Tower Bridge Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3LZ 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 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3LS, SE1 3PR, SE1 3DR, SE1 3PH, SE1 3JT, SE1 3LD, SE1 3LG, SE1 3LN, SE1 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 3LZ is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 40.9% | 42.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 59.1% | 57.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 3LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 68.3% | 67% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 24.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 64.3% | 68% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 19.6% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -10.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3LZ this area, 0.5% 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 88.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 1.6% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 88.8% | 23.4% | 33.8% | 55.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 1% | -7.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 62.6% | 82.1% | 19.5% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 62.6% | 54.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 21.9% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 54.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Bridge Road was 241.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tower Bridge Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 176th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 12 166 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2016-11-04 | £533,382 |
| Unit 7 166 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2016-09-13 | £681,706 |
| Unit 3 166 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2015-05-01 | £574,038 |
| Unit 14 166 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £586,000 | 2014-06-12 | £689,208 |
| Unit 5 166 Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2013-02-05 | £605,838 |
SE1 3LZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 3LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 96 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 86 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | 2,380 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 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,283 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 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,423 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 | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,445 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 | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,511 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 | 965 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 | 4,766 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 | 626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 857 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 | 1,092 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malevo tower bridge | 52 | 47 yd | |
| Constancia argentine grill | Raven At The Tower, 52 | 57 yd | |
| Frequency bermondsey - locke hotel | 157 | 88 yd | |
| Shaman @ bemonds locke | 157 | 88 yd | |
| Bermondsey boxing club | 153 | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The barrel project/ta london beer company | 80 | 246 yd | |
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 276 yd | |
| The woolpack | Woolpack, 98 | 297 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 321 yd | |
| The hide | 39-45 | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa johns pizza | 168a | 17 yd | |
| Watch house | 36 | 191 yd | |
| Banh mi nen | Banh Mi Nen Maltby Street Market | 219 yd | |
| La pepia | La Pepia Maltby Street Market | 233 yd | |
| Omoide | 126 | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 450 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 572 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 152 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 599 yd | |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 682 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 699 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.