Kipling Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3RT 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 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kipling Street, London, SE1 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3SH, SE1 3RU, SE1 3RZ, SE1 3SB, SE1 3RF, SE1 3RY, SE1 3RG, SE1 3SS, SE1 3RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 3RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 72.7% | 70.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 59.4% | 55.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.3% | 17% | -8.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 50.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.3% 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 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 26.6% | 16.1% | -10.5% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 43.6% | 39.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -42.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 66.1% | 57.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 57.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 23.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 8.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kipling Street was 118.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kipling Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 387th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 9 48 Kipling Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-01-03 | £751,511 |
| Flat 1 48 Kipling Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2013-10-11 | £434,060 |
| Flat 8 48 Kipling Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2008-11-04 | £601,670 |
| Flat 5 48 Kipling Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2008-01-18 | £441,331 |
| Flat 3 48 Kipling Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,503 | 2007-10-05 | £457,903 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 3RT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,323 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 | 2,191 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 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 714 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,895 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 | 2,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,851 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 | 785 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 | 5,245 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 | 143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle solutions services ltd | Porlock Hall | 59 yd | |
| Canela esspresso bar | 93 | 90 yd | |
| Andanza | 66 | 170 yd | |
| Champor-champor | 62-64 | 190 yd | |
| Moriska | 39 | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 24 yd | |
| The miller | The Old Miller Of Mansfield, 96-101 | 88 yd | |
| The rose | The Rose, 123 | 151 yd | |
| The old school yard | 109 | 161 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe nawaz | 92 | 90 yd | |
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 242 yd | |
| Baba g's | 80-82 | 289 yd | |
| Turnips kitchen | 80-82 | 289 yd | |
| Caffe nero express | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 243 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 377 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 398 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 400 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 202 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 302 yd | |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (London Bridge) Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym BOROUGH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 426 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 571 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.