Tower Bridge Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2UP 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2LN, SE1 2SA, SE1 2RY, SE1 2RZ, SE1 2RA, SE1 2LF, SE1 2LJ, SE1 2SB, SE1 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2UP is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 36% | 45.3% | 9.3% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 64% | 54.7% | -9.3% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 2UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 56% | 54.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 75.7% | 63.8% | -11.9% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 20.5% | 30% | 9.5% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 2UP this area, 1.5% 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 80.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 84.4% | 80.8% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 47.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 12.2% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.9% | 71.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 47.9% 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 | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 15% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 10.9% | 4.7% | -6.2% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16% 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 | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 16% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.6% | 11.7% | -10.9% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Bridge Road was 1919.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 649.1% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tower Bridge Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 4th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,380,000 | 2023-06-20 | £10,840,619 |
| 224 - 226 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £51,000,000 | 2018-07-05 | £51,871,357 |
SE1 2UP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2UP 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 76 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Other | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,166 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 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,934 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 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,991 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 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 982 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 | 882 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 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,527 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 | 2,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,723 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 | 3,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,440 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 | 1,388 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 | 4,420 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 | 866 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower bridge kitchen | 224a | 12 yd | |
| The real greek | Unit 1 Bridgemasters House | 57 yd | |
| Rosas thai cafe | Unit 6 1, 2 | 58 yd | |
| Sami lebanese deli ltd | Part 32 | 69 yd | |
| Masq london | 201 | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The vault | The Horace Jones Vault | 2 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 16 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 24 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 69 yd | |
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le petit moulin ltd | Street Record | 239 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 276 yd | |
| Bar by the river | The Scoop | 285 yd | |
| Crosstown | 5 | 370 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 124 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 495 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 547 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 278 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 574 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 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 | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| 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 | 64.7% |
| Median download speed | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.