Shad Thames is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2NJ is located in the North 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 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2LY, SE1 2YA, SE1 2LJ, SE1 2LZ, SE1 2LF, SE1 2LX, SE1 2PJ, SE1 2YE, SE1 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2NJ is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 36% | 45.3% | 9.3% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 64% | 54.7% | -9.3% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 2NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 56% | 54.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 75.7% | 63.8% | -11.9% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 20.5% | 30% | 9.5% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2NJ this area, 1.5% 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 80.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 84.4% | 80.8% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 47.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 12.2% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.9% | 71.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 47.9% 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 | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 15% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 10.9% | 4.7% | -6.2% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16% 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 | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 16% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.6% | 11.7% | -10.9% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shad Thames was 1575.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 528.4% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Shad Thames has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 8th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-04-11 | £48,043 |
| Flat 1 Compass Court, 39 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-12-16 | £743,140 |
| Flat 11 Compass Court, 39 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £781,000 | 2024-01-19 | £769,454 |
| Flat 8 Compass Court, 39 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-09-30 | £1,119,193 |
| Flat 19 Compass Court, 39 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2019-12-06 | £974,776 |
SE1 2NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE1 2NJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 76 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Other | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 917 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,276 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 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 1,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe paradiso | 45 | 2 yd | |
| Starbucks coffee company | 49 | 2 yd | |
| Watch house tower bridge | 37 | 51 yd | |
| Sami lebanese deli ltd | Part 32 | 56 yd | |
| Tower bridge kitchen | 224a | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor tap | 20a | 107 yd | |
| The vault | The Horace Jones Vault | 124 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 136 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 181 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le petit moulin ltd | Street Record | 291 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 292 yd | |
| Bar by the river | The Scoop | 341 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 391 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 173 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 451 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 630 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 302 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 688 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 691 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 691 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 292.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 282.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.