Rothsay Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4UF 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 Rothsay Street, London, SE1 4UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4XJ, SE1 4BF, SE1 4XF, SE1 4BP, SE1 4DX, SE1 4BY, SE1 4XG, SE1 4UE, SE1 4QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 4UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 53.8% | 55.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 44.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 4UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 53.5% | 62.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 21.9% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 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 | 52.5% | 46.7% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 36.8% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 18.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 46.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 12.3% | 1.8% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.6% 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 | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 25.9% | 17.7% | -8.2% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 35.5% | 37.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -43.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 62.8% | 55.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 12.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 55.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 28.6% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 4.7% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothsay Street was 98.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothsay Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 285th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Rothsay Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2026-01-22 | £511,916 |
| 39 Rothsay Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-09-24 | £573,435 |
| 49 Rothsay Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2018-01-05 | £514,009 |
| 47 Rothsay Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2017-08-04 | £575,346 |
| 43 Rothsay Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2014-09-29 | £459,621 |
SE1 4UF 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 4UF 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 | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,031 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 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,121 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 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 765 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 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,024 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 | 2,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,306 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 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,269 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M manze | 87 | 201 yd | |
| Winsome's jamaican restaurant and takeway | 89 | 204 yd | |
| Mooboo | 105 | 204 yd | |
| Tower mangal and meze restaurant | 57 | 206 yd | |
| Presse | Peveril Garderns Studio, 140 | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 231 yd | |
| The other room beer bar | 60 | 238 yd | |
| The george | 40 | 249 yd | |
| Stansfeld oxford & bermondsey club | 3 | 297 yd | |
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 201 yd | |
| Joseph's fish& chips | 83 | 201 yd | |
| Hing loong | 59 | 206 yd | |
| Tower fried chicken ltd | 88 | 250 yd | |
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 67-69 | 208 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 212 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 364 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 264 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 340 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 454 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 734 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 789 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.