Boss Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2PT 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boss Street, London, SE1 2PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2PT, SE1 2LR, SE1 2LT, SE1 2LP, SE1 2JX, SE1 2NZ, SE1 2NR, SE1 2UN, SE1 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2PT is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 39.3% | 42.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 60.7% | 57.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 2PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 54.8% | 61.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 28.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 65.5% | 61.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 2PT 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 86.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.9% | 86.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 52.4% |
| Other | 8% | 0.6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85% | 74.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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 | 60.2% | 47.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 21.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 15.6% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% 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 | 57.8% | 47.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 19% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boss Street was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Boss Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 45th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 76 Boss House, 2 Boss Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-11-11 | £619,279 |
| Flat 73 Boss House, 2 Boss Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-03-28 | £379,344 |
| Flat 90 Boss House, 2 Boss Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-12-01 | £533,186 |
| Flat 99 Boss House, 2 Boss Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £673,000 | 2023-08-14 | £652,838 |
| Flat 77 Boss House, 2 Boss Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-01-04 | £718,335 |
SE1 2PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2PT 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,911 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 | 3,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,031 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 | 100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 822 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,152 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 | 1,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,614 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 |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,810 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 4,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,366 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,499 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 | 170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Cafe | London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk | 53 yd | |
| Shakedown bar & restaurant | 211 | 60 yd | |
| Masq london | 201 | 124 yd | |
| Restaurant story | 199 | 127 yd | |
| The sandwich shop | Unit 5 The Circle | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 73 yd | |
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 81 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 101 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 138 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 145 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 257 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 257 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 308 yd | |
| Banh mi nen | Banh Mi Nen Maltby Street Market | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 48 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 620 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 641 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 140 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 620 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 655 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.