Earls Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2QX 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 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earls Way, London, SE1 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2SE, SE1 2QR, SE1 2SB, SE1 2SF, SE1 2RZ, SE1 2SA, SE1 2RY, SE1 2RA, SE1 2TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2QX is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 43.8% | 46.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 56.2% | 53.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 2QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 74.9% | 61% | -13.9% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 27.7% | 12.8% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 65.3% | 63.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 28.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2QX this area, 9.6% 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.6% | 66.4% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 71.9% | 54.7% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 41.3% 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 | 55.3% | 41.3% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 15.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 8.4% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 18.4% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.3% 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 | 54.2% | 41.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 9.4% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 15.3% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 17.5% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earls Way was 571.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.9% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Earls Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 47th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Sandringham House Earls Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2025-07-10 | £1,013,039 |
| 8 Sandringham House Earls Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-10-08 | £797,584 |
| 5 Sandringham House Earls Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-02-12 | £765,378 |
| 36 Sandringham House Earls Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2023-10-13 | £1,834,441 |
| 33 Sandringham House Earls Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-05-15 | £885,765 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 2QX 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 | 179 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 102 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 77 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,241 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 | 2,888 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 | 2,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,035 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 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 999 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,650 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 | 2,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,608 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 | 2,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,290 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 | 1,332 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 | 4,532 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 | 767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,074 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 | 1,603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The coal shed | 4 | 29 yd | |
| Vapiano | Unit 2 Potters Fields Park | 43 yd | |
| The ivy tower bridge | Unit 4 Potters Fields Park | 46 yd | |
| The lalit london | 181 | 68 yd | |
| Rosas thai cafe | Unit 6 1, 2 | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosecco house | 1 | 23 yd | |
| The bridge theatre | 3 Potters Fields Park | 43 yd | |
| The vault | The Horace Jones Vault | 150 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 152 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le petit moulin ltd | Street Record | 131 yd | |
| Bar by the river | The Scoop | 163 yd | |
| Crosstown | 5 | 233 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 236 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 128 | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 258 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 531 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 438 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 572 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 409.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 361.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.