Butlers & Colonial Wharf is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2PY 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2PB, SE1 2PG, SE1 2PX, SE1 2YQ, SE1 2YH, SE1 2NQ, SE1 2YN, SE1 2NE, SE1 2ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 2PY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 47.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.4% 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 | 61.9% | 77.4% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 39.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 17.2% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 69.1% | 71.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 23.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 24% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
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 2PY this area, 1.6% 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 88%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 87.6% | 88% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 54.2% |
| Other | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 88% | 81.3% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 48.9% 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 | 67% | 48.9% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 28.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.3% 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 | 63.5% | 48.9% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 13.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butlers & Colonial Wharf was 274.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Butlers & Colonial Wharf has the 21st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 135th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-06-14 | £762,257 |
| 66 Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-04-09 | £646,855 |
| 104 Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-04-21 | £574,038 |
| 118 Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2022-09-08 | £808,500 |
| 95 Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £603,750 | 2022-07-29 | £604,966 |
SE1 2PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2PY 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 89 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 990 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 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,088 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 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 761 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 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,933 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 | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,762 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 | 1,487 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 | 4,247 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 | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing lee chinese restaurant | 32 | 82 yd | |
| Blueprint cafe | Butlers Wharf, 28 | 130 yd | |
| The sandwich shop | Unit 5 The Circle | 131 yd | |
| Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf | Browns Restaurant And Bar But | 148 yd | |
| Coco grill and lounge | 34a | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 151 yd | |
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 202 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 230 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 302 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 131 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 197 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 228 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 228 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 627 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 675 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 152 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 424 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 424 yd | |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 732 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.