Queen Elizabeth Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2NL 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 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queen Elizabeth Street, London, SE1 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2NB, SE1 2NA, SE1 2PP, SE1 2ND, SE1 2NE, SE1 2NG, SE1 2LR, SE1 2LT, SE1 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2NL is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 43.5% | 44.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 56.5% | 55.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 2NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 62.6% | 65.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 26.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
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 (95.2%) 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 | 69.9% | 67% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 18.6% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 28.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 2NL this area, 1.7% 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 83.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.9% | 83.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 78.2% | 79.4% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 66.8% | 51.6% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 19.7% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 51.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 14.9% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Elizabeth Street was 273.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queen Elizabeth Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 136th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-01-17 | £1,015,306 |
| Flat 3 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £991,000 | 2024-03-25 | £1,034,675 |
| Flat 6 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2009-11-30 | £1,381,944 |
| Flat 5 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2009-06-22 | £1,454,231 |
| Flat 5 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 1998-03-09 | £1,944,253 |
SE1 2NL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 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 | 1,025 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 | 2,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 3,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,108 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 | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 889 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 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,649 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 | 2,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,812 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 | 3,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 1,401 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 | 4,351 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 | 949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,218 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 | 1,482 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Cafe | London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk | 51 yd | |
| Hing lee chinese restaurant | 32 | 92 yd | |
| The sandwich shop | Unit 5 The Circle | 100 yd | |
| Pizzaexpress | Cardamom Building, 31 | 141 yd | |
| Legare | Unit 17 Cardamom Building, 31 | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 124 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 169 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 173 yd | |
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 177 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 100 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 241 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 241 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 302 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 77 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 560 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 585 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 110 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 233 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 567 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 567 yd | |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 685 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.