Rolls Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5DU is located in the Old Kent Road 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 Rolls Road, London, SE1 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5JX, SE16 3JD, SE1 5JU, SE16 3JB, SE1 5HB, SE16 3JE, SE16 3EN, SE1 5EZ, SE1 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 5DU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 53.7% | 48.5% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 51.5% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 60% | 66.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 24.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 63.3% | 55.9% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36.9% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around SE1 5DU this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 4.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 62.7% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 15.1% | 2.4% | -12.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 8.2% | -6.3% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 44.4% | 55.4% | 11.0% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 49.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 23.3% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 49.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 21.1% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 11.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 6.9% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rolls Road was 142.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rolls Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 330th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Court, 78 Rolls Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,100,000 | 2017-06-07 | £5,764,008 |
| 76 Rolls Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2012-08-24 | £711,623 |
| 74 Rolls Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2004-11-04 | £1,736,393 |
| 76 Rolls Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2000-06-29 | £731,892 |
SE1 5DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,018 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 | 1,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,623 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 | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 385 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,475 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 | 3,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,990 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 499 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm's cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse Six | 93 yd | |
| Mcdonald's restaurants | 518 | 364 yd | |
| School house cafe | Spa School | 390 yd | |
| Nutri meal box | 14-16 | 401 yd | |
| Tunisian street kitchen | 14-16 | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 364 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 619 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 641 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 707 yd | |
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Asda, 464 - 504 | 389 yd | |
| Agbons modern nigerian food | 14-16 | 401 yd | |
| Karma kitchen bermondsey | 14-16 | 401 yd | |
| Made by nez | Karma Kitchen, 14-16 | 404 yd | |
| Afrijo | Karma Kitchen, 14-16 | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 172 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 356 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 452 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 636 yd | |
| Tesco | 186-188 | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 822 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 892 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 985 yd | |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 988 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.