Alscot Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3AY is located in the South Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alscot Road, London, SE1 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3AH, SE1 3AZ, SE1 3AL, SE1 3BF, SE1 3GG, SE1 3AP, SE1 3BJ, SE1 3FQ, SE1 3AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 3AY 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 | 53.5% | 46.9% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 53.1% | 6.6% | 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 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 60.5% | 63.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 23.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 45.4% | 58.2% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 26.9% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 17.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 53.5% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.9% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 12% | 20.5% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.8% | 56.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 67.1% | 53.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 17.6% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 53.5% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 24% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 5.6% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alscot Road was 402.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alscot Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 76th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 142.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5 93 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £519,000 | 2022-08-24 | £515,374 |
| Apartment 10 93 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-09-18 | £496,012 |
| Apartment 1 93 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-05-01 | £480,044 |
| Apartment 6 93 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2016-01-08 | £527,421 |
| Apartment 10 93 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2014-01-30 | £594,219 |
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 45 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 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,529 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 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,762 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 | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,182 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 | 1,164 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 | 4,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibetan tea rooms | 15 | 222 yd | |
| Diamond cafe and grill | 96 | 240 yd | |
| Cafe amisha | 161 | 258 yd | |
| Rose cafe | 73 | 297 yd | |
| Crol and co | 77 | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The grange | The Grange, 103 | 170 yd | |
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 451 yd | |
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 456 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 462 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken world | 129 | 41 yd | |
| Golden delight | 130 | 41 yd | |
| Bell's meditteranean kitchen ltd | Ellen Brown Play Centre, 145 | 124 yd | |
| Jinli express bermondsey limited | 10 | 173 yd | |
| Golden grill | 104 | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 244 yd | |
| Tesco | 186-188 | 512 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 646 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 243 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 898 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.