St Olaves Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2EX 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 St Olaves Estate, London, SE1 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2XT, SE1 2TZ, SE1 2ET, SE1 2UD, SE1 2LD, SE1 2XA, SE1 2LB, SE1 2SE, SE1 2QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2EX is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 50.7% | 40.8% | -9.9% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 59.2% | 9.9% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 59.3% | 67.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 16.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 51.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 39.5% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 14.3% | 4.5% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.3% | 50.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 58.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 58.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 15.4% | 9.9% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 58.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 24% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 6% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Olaves Estate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 160.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 St Olaves Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-08-11 | £406,834 |
| 26 St Olaves Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2025-05-12 | £331,677 |
| 20 St Olaves Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2024-06-06 | £389,033 |
| 41 St Olaves Estate, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-15 | £511,628 |
| 21 St Olaves Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2023-07-21 | £390,269 |
SE1 2EX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 2EX 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,146 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 | 2,756 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 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,162 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 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 876 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 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,646 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 | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,270 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 | 1,188 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 | 4,651 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 | 637 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two bridges | 186 | 44 yd | |
| Gym nation london bridge ltd | 26 | 45 yd | |
| Creams cafe london bridge | Part Ground Floor, 4 | 46 yd | |
| The ivy tower bridge | Unit 4 Potters Fields Park | 100 yd | |
| Vapiano | Unit 2 Potters Fields Park | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The bridge theatre | 3 Potters Fields Park | 103 yd | |
| Prosecco house | 1 | 158 yd | |
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 186 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 197 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre tacos | Basement And Ground Floor, 8 | 204 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 128 | 218 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 259 yd | |
| Le petit moulin ltd | Street Record | 260 yd | |
| Bar by the river | The Scoop | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 285 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 407 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 532 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 356 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 556 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 273.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.