Fair Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2XT 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fair Street, London, SE1 2XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2TZ, SE1 2UD, SE1 2EX, SE1 2ET, SE1 2LD, SE1 2QX, SE1 2SE, SE1 2XA, SE1 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2XT is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 50.7% | 40.8% | -9.9% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 59.2% | 9.9% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 2XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 59.3% | 67.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 16.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 51.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 39.5% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 14.3% | 4.5% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.3% | 50.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 60.4% | 58.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 15.4% | 9.9% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 58.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 24% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 6% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fair Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.

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 3 2 Fair Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,336 | 2025-08-29 | £394,281 |
| Flat 5 2 Fair Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-11-11 | £516,924 |
| Flat 8 2 Fair Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £592,615 | 2022-07-15 | £560,388 |
| Flat 3 2 Fair Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2015-08-05 | £379,533 |
| Flat 11 2 Fair Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-11-05 | £404,045 |
SE1 2XT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 2XT 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,750 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 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | - not rated | 864 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 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,600 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 | 2,941 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 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,547 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 | 432 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two bridges | 186 | 6 yd | |
| Creams cafe london bridge | Part Ground Floor, 4 | 9 yd | |
| Gym nation london bridge ltd | 26 | 58 yd | |
| The ivy tower bridge | Unit 4 Potters Fields Park | 67 yd | |
| Vapiano | Unit 2 Potters Fields Park | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The bridge theatre | 3 Potters Fields Park | 75 yd | |
| Prosecco house | 1 | 129 yd | |
| Pommeler's rest | 196-198 | 196 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 197 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre tacos | Basement And Ground Floor, 8 | 194 yd | |
| Chicken cottage | 128 | 199 yd | |
| Le petit moulin ltd | Street Record | 223 yd | |
| Coco di mama | Unit C, 7 | 229 yd | |
| Bar by the river | The Scoop | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 125 | 247 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 290 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 382 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 356 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 412 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 532 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 121.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.