Tooley Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2NS 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 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2XL, SE1 2XH, SE1 2NR, SE1 2XE, SE1 2XQ, SE1 2NZ, SE1 2LR, SE1 2LT, SE1 2XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 2NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 67.1% | 67.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 21.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 60.3% | 58.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2NS this area, 9% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 6.2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 58.3% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 20.1% | 17.4% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 54.8% | 56.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
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 | 62.4% | 51.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 9% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 51.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 23.5% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 7.3% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tooley Street was 469.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tooley Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 58th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 5 Hartland House, 198 Tooley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-14 | £239,053 |
| Flat 1 Hartland House, 198 Tooley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-07 | £338,814 |
| Flat 4 Hartland House, 198 Tooley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-10-13 | £492,255 |
| 4 Hartland House Tooley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2004-05-28 | £473,673 |
| 1 Hartland House Tooley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2002-09-06 | £424,218 |
SE1 2NS 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 2NS 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 | 142 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,937 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 | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,979 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 | 57 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | - not rated | 768 yd | Community 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 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,115 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 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 124 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 879 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakedown bar & restaurant | 211 | 78 yd | |
| Doodle bar | 60 | 98 yd | |
| Downside fisher youth club | Downside Settlement Youth Club | 98 yd | |
| Ten ten tacos | 54 | 108 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 37 yd | |
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 137 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 180 yd | |
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 208 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 137 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 193 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 193 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 215 yd | |
| Banh mi nen | Banh Mi Nen Maltby Street Market | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 140 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 548 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 553 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 684 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 98 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 120 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 628 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 647 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.