Tooley Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2HZ 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 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2RT, SE1 2TU, SE1 2RH, SE1 2EN, SE1 2EP, SE1 2AT, SE1 2EL, SE1 2RU, SE1 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 2HZ 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 2HZ, 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 2HZ 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 Tooley Street was 2858.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1040.2% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Tooley Street has the highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 2nd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 579.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Webb Building, 115 - 121 Tooley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2018-10-12 | £93,205 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
SE1 2HZ 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 2HZ 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,129 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 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | - not rated | 965 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 | 969 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 | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,850 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 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 602 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcys tansley& co ltd t/a thebrigade bar +kitcen | Ground Floor And First Floors, 139 | 2 yd | |
| Santo remedio | Basement To First Floor, 150-152 | 59 yd | |
| Yolk | Unit D, 7 | 60 yd | |
| Baxterstorey ltd | 7 | 60 yd | |
| Benugo ltd | 7 | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipwrights arms | 88 | 187 yd | |
| The bridge theatre | 3 Potters Fields Park | 214 yd | |
| Prosecco house | 1 | 240 yd | |
| The vinegar yard | 80-82 | 256 yd | |
| The horseshoe inn | Horseshoe, 26 | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken cottage | 128 | 43 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 60 yd | |
| Tt ha noi | 106 | 89 yd | |
| Tigre tacos | Basement And Ground Floor, 8 | 91 yd | |
| Crosstown | 5 | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 | 107 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 198 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 462 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 56 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 71 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 151 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 246 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 376 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.