Windmill Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5BJ is located in the South Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Close, London, SE1 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 3TU, SE1 5BH, SE1 5BS, SE1 5BP, SE1 5BW, SE16 3NL, SE16 3UQ, SE16 3TX, SE16 3XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 5BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 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 5BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 62.5% | 66.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 22.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 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 (89%) 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 | 47.9% | 59.9% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 29.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 8.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22% | 15.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 48.7% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 13.5% | 2.2% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 17.8% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 73.7% | 60.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 65% | 58.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 16.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 58.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 18.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 4.3% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Close was 243.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 170th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Windmill Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-03-16 | £355,922 |
| 6 Windmill Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2000-11-24 | £279,844 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5BJ 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 | 232 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 778 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 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,486 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 | 3,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,221 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 | 1,897 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 | 4,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoyo dessert | 196b | 28 yd | |
| S.o.s coffee | 196c | 33 yd | |
| Caffe cousin | 194a | 58 yd | |
| The brotherhood games ltd | 148 | 65 yd | |
| Vegan rastarant | 9 | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 127 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 237 yd | |
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 307 yd | |
| St james of bermondsey | 72 | 429 yd | |
| Stanley arms public house | 418 | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St james plaice fish bar | 150 | 69 yd | |
| Sweet panda | The Blue Market, 1 | 78 yd | |
| Turkish food | 4 | 89 yd | |
| Street thai food | 22 | 98 yd | |
| Bermondsey pie & mash co | 1 | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 222-226 | 63 yd | |
| Tesco | 186-188 | 237 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 770 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 871 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 975 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.