Alscot Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3FQ 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 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alscot Road, London, SE1 3FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3AU, SE16 3QU, SE1 3AP, SE1 3AR, SE16 3QY, SE1 3AH, SE16 3TR, SE1 3AY, SE16 3XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 3FQ 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 3FQ, 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 400.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alscot Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 80th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 132.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Buckley Court, 63 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-28 | £120,015 |
| Flat 5 Buckley Court, 63 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-07-21 | £137,938 |
| Flat 4 Buckley Court, 63 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-06-07 | £215,367 |
| Flat 8 Buckley Court, 63 Alscot Road, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £7,782,255 | 2016-11-24 | £7,122,356 |
| 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,455 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 | 2,973 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 | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Junior School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Infant School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,972 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 | 3,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,668 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond cafe and grill | 96 | 157 yd | |
| Tibetan tea rooms | 15 | 205 yd | |
| Rose cafe | 73 | 254 yd | |
| Pedlar's kitchen | Unit 3, 1 | 300 yd | |
| Cafe amisha | 161 | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The grange | The Grange, 103 | 253 yd | |
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 386 yd | |
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 393 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 401 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken world | 129 | 129 yd | |
| Golden delight | 130 | 129 yd | |
| Golden grill | 104 | 157 yd | |
| Bell's meditteranean kitchen ltd | Ellen Brown Play Centre, 145 | 199 yd | |
| Pizza gogo | 69 | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 206 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 186-188 | 457 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 194 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 813 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% |
| Median download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.