Strathnairn Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5BL 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 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strathnairn Street, London, SE1 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5LP, SE1 5BN, SE1 5LN, SE1 5RR, SE1 5RP, SE1 5QJ, SE1 5QG, SE1 5QN, SE1 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 5BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 54.3% | 48% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 52% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 5BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 46.2% | 53% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 49.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 18.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 52.3% | 27.9% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.8% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 88.9% | 76.4% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 73.7% | 62.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 23% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 61.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 5.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 10% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strathnairn Street was 257.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.4% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Strathnairn Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 152nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Strathnairn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-09-26 | £697,628 |
| 6 Strathnairn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-03-09 | £726,088 |
| 66 Strathnairn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-09-30 | £572,241 |
| 26 Strathnairn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-09-28 | £646,633 |
| 40 Strathnairn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-04-29 | £524,870 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 698 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 | 1,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 784 yd | Free schools | 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 | 301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,367 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 | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,400 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 | 1,791 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 | 4,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,173 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 | 42 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,063 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 | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brotherhood games ltd | 148 | 127 yd | |
| Caffe cousin | 194a | 154 yd | |
| Yoyo dessert | 196b | 165 yd | |
| S.o.s coffee | 196c | 167 yd | |
| School house cafe | Spa School | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen victoria | 148 | 186 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 310 yd | |
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 461 yd | |
| St james of bermondsey | 72 | 539 yd | |
| Stanley arms public house | 418 | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St james plaice fish bar | 150 | 122 yd | |
| Sweet panda | The Blue Market, 1 | 263 yd | |
| Turkish food | 4 | 271 yd | |
| Street thai food | 22 | 279 yd | |
| Bermondsey pie & mash co | 1 | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 186-188 | 186 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 239 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 627 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 644 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 120 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 437 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 687 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.