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 8.5% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Queen Elizabeth Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 148th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 | £964,066 |
| Flat 3 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £991,000 | 2024-03-25 | £976,442 |
| Flat 6 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2009-11-30 | £1,304,167 |
| Flat 5 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2009-06-22 | £1,372,385 |
| Flat 5 Canvas House, 25 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 1998-03-09 | £1,834,828 |
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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,113 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 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,912 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 | 3,255 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 | 1,462 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 | 4,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,579 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 | 154 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.