Swan Mead is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4SX 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 Swan Mead, London, SE1 4SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4SU, SE1 4SW, SE1 4SR, SE1 4SY, SE1 4HN, SE1 4SL, SE1 4SQ, SE1 4TR, SE1 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 4SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents 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 | 58.3% | 54.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 41.7% | 45.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 4SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 53.6% | 56.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 24.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35.1% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 16.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 5.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 15.2% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 48.7% | 18.8% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.2% 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 | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 34.2% | 26.2% | -8.0% | 2.5% | 23.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 42% | 41.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -40.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 68.4% | 62.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 18.6% | 15.2% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 62% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 29.7% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 1.6% | -19.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swan Mead was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swan Mead has the 7th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 248th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Swan Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-12-03 | £346,517 |
| 54 Swan Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-08-21 | £468,848 |
| 54 Swan Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2009-03-31 | £407,740 |
| 76 Swan Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-11-30 | £402,508 |
| 70 Swan Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-07-28 | £324,457 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4SX 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | 618 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 | 1,794 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 | 2,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,882 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 713 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 | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,340 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 | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,106 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 | 2,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 507 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 | 5,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe latino | 44 | 102 yd | |
| Iro sushi | 6 Brighton Buildings | 107 yd | |
| O.b.c youth club | 3 | 111 yd | |
| Tower mangal and meze restaurant | 57 | 153 yd | |
| Colibri | Unit 5, 63-65 | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The george | 40 | 107 yd | |
| Stansfeld oxford & bermondsey club | 3 | 111 yd | |
| The other room beer bar | 60 | 130 yd | |
| The victoria | Victoria, 68-70 | 140 yd | |
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing loong | 59 | 153 yd | |
| Tower fried chicken ltd | 88 | 182 yd | |
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 219 yd | |
| Joseph's fish& chips | 83 | 219 yd | |
| Cheung wah | 213 | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 67-69 | 150 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 325 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 390 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 382 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 548 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 608 yd | |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 894 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 903 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.