Shad Thames is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2YR 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2PA, SE1 2PJ, SE1 2PP, SE1 2YE, SE1 2NN, SE1 2NP, SE1 2LZ, SE1 2LX, SE1 2YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 2YR is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 43.5% | 46.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 56.5% | 53.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2YR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 56.9% | 60.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 28.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 68.8% | 65.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 26% | 28.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 2YR this area, 0% 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 88.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.3% | 88.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 54.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 83.1% | 79.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 61% | 66.4% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 12.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 0.8% | -5.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 66.4% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 18.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shad Thames 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 .

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 306 Cardamom Building, 31 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-09-26 | £757,510 |
| Flat 304 Cardamom Building, 31 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2024-06-06 | £1,346,655 |
| Flat 205 Cardamom Building, 31 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-02-27 | £569,734 |
| Flat 402 Cardamom Building, 31 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-12-01 | £1,008,105 |
| Flat 212 Cardamom Building, 31 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-11-18 | £743,737 |
SE1 2YR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 2YR 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,760 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 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,019 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 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 928 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 2,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,917 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 | 3,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,637 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 | 1,533 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 | 4,234 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 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaexpress | Cardamom Building, 31 | 2 yd | |
| Legare | Unit 17 Cardamom Building, 31 | 2 yd | |
| Le pont de la tour restaurant | 36D | 41 yd | |
| The butlers wharf chop house | 36E | 41 yd | |
| The coffee kiosk | 36D | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 86 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 185 yd | |
| The vault | The Horace Jones Vault | 210 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 214 yd | |
| Tower bridge arms | The River Rat And Brasserie, 206-208 | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 224 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 363 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 363 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 372 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 569 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 746 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 568 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 568 yd | |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 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 | 300.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 292.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.