Bartholomew Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4AJ is located in the Chaucer 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 Bartholomew Street, London, SE1 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4EN, SE1 4YY, SE1 4EW, SE1 4AL, SE1 4YT, SE1 4EP, SE17 1PY, SE1 4EJ, SE1 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 51.9% | 61.4% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 21.1% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 18.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 36.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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 | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 20% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 17.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 57.9% | 53.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 12.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 20.4% | 15.3% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 53.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 30.6% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3.7% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bartholomew Street was 209.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bartholomew Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 217th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bartholomew Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-01-20 | £1,113,280 |
| 9 Bartholomew Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2021-03-31 | £920,910 |
| 3 Bartholomew Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2020-03-27 | £1,284,837 |
| 17 Bartholomew Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2020-01-30 | £1,002,730 |
| 7 Bartholomew Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2019-10-30 | £981,333 |
SE1 4AJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4AJ 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 | 79 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,120 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 | 1,654 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 | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 774 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 | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 999 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,601 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 | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,267 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 | 59 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 790 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder kitchen ltd | 27 | 76 yd | |
| Rest up london / driscoll house | 172 | 92 yd | |
| Tokoton ramen | 25 | 127 yd | |
| Ark globe academy | Globe Academy Secondary School | 169 yd | |
| La cabana | 189 | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 127 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 299 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 362 yd | ||
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 364 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molinillo pure cacao | 31 | 87 yd | |
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 127 yd | |
| Phat bite | 29 | 127 yd | |
| Fried chicken | 161 | 198 yd | |
| Maxy's fried chicken | 175 | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 198 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 346 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 423 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 540 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 125 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 129 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 417 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 559 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 944 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.