Tower Bridge Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3LW 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3BZ, SE1 3TN, SE1 3UT, SE1 3DA, SE1 3LD, SE1 3TY, SE1 3DQ, SE1 3UY, SE1 3UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 3LW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 37.6% | 47.7% | 10.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 62.4% | 52.3% | -10.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 71.3% | 70.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 21.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 64.6% | 63.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around SE1 3LW this area, 4.2% 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 81.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 88.9% | 81.9% | -7.0% | 33.8% | 48.1% |
| Other | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 82.7% | 72.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 59.3% | 58.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 14% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 60.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Bridge Road was 215.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tower Bridge Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 210th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.
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 404 153 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £756,000 | 2021-11-05 | £807,038 |
| Flat 204 153 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £750,000 | 2021-06-01 | £798,107 |
| Flat 504 153 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £840,000 | 2021-03-29 | £865,662 |
| Flat 303 153 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £590,000 | 2021-03-29 | £608,024 |
| Flat 503 153 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £939,995 | 2021-03-16 | £968,712 |
SE1 3LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 61 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 728 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 | 2,306 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 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,366 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 | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,492 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 | 871 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 | 4,858 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 | 576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 796 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 | 1,014 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey boxing club | 153 | 2 yd | |
| Frequency bermondsey - locke hotel | 157 | 30 yd | |
| Shaman @ bemonds locke | 157 | 30 yd | |
| Bermondsey street coffee | Unit A, 163 | 98 yd | |
| The watch house | The Watch House, 199 | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 271 yd | |
| The woolpack | Woolpack, 98 | 289 yd | |
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 300 yd | |
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 326 yd | |
| The hide | 39-45 | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa johns pizza | 168a | 109 yd | |
| Omoide | 126 | 215 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 270 yd | |
| Banh mi nen | Banh Mi Nen Maltby Street Market | 289 yd | |
| La pepia | La Pepia Maltby Street Market | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 176 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 375 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 524 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 612 yd | |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 683 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 | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| 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 | 330 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 428.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 385.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.