Oxford Drive is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2FB 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Drive, London, SE1 2FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2FB, SE1 2DD, SE1 2TH, SE1 2RU, SE1 2AT, SE1 2RH, SE1 2EL, SE1 2RT, SE1 2TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 2FB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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% | 47.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 56.2% | 52.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.4% 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% | 84.4% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 46.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 10.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| 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 (94.2%) 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% | 67.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 19.0% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 26.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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.
In the area around SE1 2FB this area, 2.1% 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% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| 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% | 0% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 71.9% | 61.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.6% 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% | 47.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 22.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.3% 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% | 47.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Drive was 3041.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1086.9% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Oxford Drive has the highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 3rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 675.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oxford Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-07-22 | £561,655 |
| 27 Oxford Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-11-16 | £633,778 |
| 49 Oxford Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2023-09-01 | £885,116 |
| 22 Oxford Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-06-26 | £171,278 |
| 2 Oxford Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-11-25 | £598,000 |
SE1 2FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2FB 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| 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 | 1,391 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 | 2,631 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 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,329 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 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,072 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 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 1,183 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 | 4,838 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 | 546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilla mexican grill plc | Basement And Ground Floor, 90 | 36 yd | |
| Plants of roselyn | 102 | 37 yd | |
| Shad indian restaurant | 96 | 37 yd | |
| Tooleys | Basement And Ground Floor, 104 | 37 yd | |
| Flat iron steak limited | 112-114 | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipwrights arms | 88 | 83 yd | |
| The vinegar yard | 80-82 | 163 yd | |
| The horseshoe inn | Horseshoe, 26 | 202 yd | |
| Redwood sports pub & kitchen | Unit 272 London Bridge Station | 230 yd | |
| The horniman at hays | Unit 26 Hays Galleria | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tt ha noi | 106 | 48 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 128 | 93 yd | |
| Tigre tacos | Basement And Ground Floor, 8 | 105 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 142 yd | |
| Caffe nero express | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 144 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 192 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 230 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 143 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 158 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.