Bermondsey Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 3UW 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 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 3TY, SE1 3TP, SE1 3UF, SE1 3UA, SE1 3UX, SE1 3UT, SE1 3HA, SE1 3TN, SE1 3TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 3UW 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 3UW, 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 3UW 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 Bermondsey Street was 246.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Bermondsey Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 174th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft 147 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,855,000 | 2025-01-31 | £1,788,342 |
| Unit 2, The Hub 155 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2024-05-13 | £1,161,395 |
| Unit 4 Rankin House, 139 - 143 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2024-01-29 | £726,312 |
| Flat 4 145 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,635,000 | 2023-10-06 | £1,546,088 |
| 159 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2023-07-25 | £38,523 |
SE1 3UW 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 3UW 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,247 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 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,180 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 | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | - not rated | 819 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 | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 1,019 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 | 1,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,374 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 | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,061 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 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,871 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey street coffee | Unit A, 163 | 10 yd | |
| The watch house | The Watch House, 199 | 10 yd | |
| Hakata ramen+bar | 177 | 18 yd | |
| Cafe murano bermondsey | 184 | 39 yd | |
| Gail's bakery/cafe | Unit B2, 194-204 | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 173 yd | |
| The woolpack | Woolpack, 98 | 230 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 320 yd | |
| The hide | 39-45 | 324 yd | |
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omoide | 126 | 149 yd | |
| Papa johns pizza | 168a | 190 yd | |
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 333 yd | |
| Joseph's fish& chips | 83 | 333 yd | |
| Cheung wah | 213 | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 173 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 580 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 557 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 580 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.