Holyrood Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2EL is located in the London Bridge & West Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holyrood Street, London, SE1 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2RH, SE1 2EN, SE1 2EP, SE1 2TU, SE1 2RU, SE1 2HZ, SE1 2RT, SE1 2EQ, SE1 2FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2EL is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 44.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 56.2% | 55.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE1 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74.9% | 85.7% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 47.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -34.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.3% | 61.5% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 32.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE1 2EL this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 82.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.6% | 82.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 49.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.9% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 71.9% | 74.1% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 43.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 43.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 76.7% | -25.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyrood Street was 284.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyrood Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 129th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Holyrood Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,900,000 | 2024-10-25 | £8,183,009 |
| Second Floor 7 Holyrood Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2017-09-11 | £14,321 |
| 9 Holyrood Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £44,975,239 | 2017-04-12 | £44,103,626 |
| Fourth Floor 9 Holyrood Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-03-21 | £79,607 |
SE1 2EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 2EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 102 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 77 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low line louie | Kiosk, 7 | 11 yd | |
| Santo remedio | Basement To First Floor, 150-152 | 78 yd | |
| Flat iron steak limited | 112-114 | 84 yd | |
| Searcys tansley& co ltd t/a thebrigade bar +kitcen | Ground Floor And First Floors, 139 | 93 yd | |
| Plants of roselyn | 102 | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The vinegar yard | 80-82 | 173 yd | |
| Shipwrights arms | 88 | 186 yd | |
| The horseshoe inn | Horseshoe, 26 | 189 yd | |
| The hide | 39-45 | 226 yd | |
| The bridge theatre | 3 Potters Fields Park | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre tacos | Basement And Ground Floor, 8 | 2 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 128 | 55 yd | |
| Tt ha noi | 106 | 105 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 146 yd | |
| Baba g's | 80-82 | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 | 198 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 232 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 327 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 486 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 38 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 170 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 181 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 92.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.