Abbey Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3NJ 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 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Street, London, SE1 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3ED, SE1 3BU, SE1 3FS, SE1 3DX, SE1 3DU, SE1 3FT, SE1 3EE, SE1 3NG, SE1 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 3NJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 57.6% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 42.4% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 3NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 61.4% | 63.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 54% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 20.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 43.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 17.7% | 16.1% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 52.7% | 41.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 64.7% | 63.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 63.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 4% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Street was 138.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abbey Street has the 35th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 347th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George Apartments, 84 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-01-06 | £426,429 |
| Flat 10 The Royal George Apartments, 84 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-08-03 | £451,821 |
| Flat 5 The Royal George Apartments, 84 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-02-19 | £402,834 |
| Flat 6 The Royal George Apartments, 84 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £484,000 | 2015-10-28 | £498,530 |
| Flat 3 The Royal George Apartments, 84 Abbey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-12-19 | £403,378 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 537 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 | 2,108 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 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 707 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 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,387 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 | 2,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,642 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 | 825 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 | 4,916 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 | 698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokma | 11 | 113 yd | |
| Qasioun | 211 | 139 yd | |
| Roca cafe | 188 | 139 yd | |
| Bermondsey boxing club | 153 | 205 yd | |
| Gail's bakery/cafe | Unit B2, 194-204 | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 257 yd | |
| Stansfeld oxford & bermondsey club | 3 | 323 yd | |
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 333 yd | |
| The victoria | Victoria, 68-70 | 358 yd | |
| The other room beer bar | 60 | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheung wah | 213 | 139 yd | |
| Papa johns pizza | 168a | 288 yd | |
| Tower fried chicken ltd | 88 | 290 yd | |
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 309 yd | |
| Joseph's fish& chips | 83 | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 113 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 428 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 456 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 730 yd | |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.