Rolls Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5DZ 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 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5YA, SE1 5HZ, SE1 5HN, SE1 5HD, SE1 5HF, SE1 5HY, SE1 5NY, SE1 5NZ, SE1 5RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 5DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 44.9% | 49.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 54.5% | 61.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 24.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.3% | 59.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 47.3% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 16.3% | 7.2% | -9.1% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 21.4% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| White | 43% | 40.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 46.8% | 54.5% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 10% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.6% | 54.5% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 23.1% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 8.3% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 6.2% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 7.6% | 0.4% | 7.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rolls Road was 97.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rolls Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 320th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Chanticleer Court Rolls Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2003-09-19 | £395,162 |
| Flat 6 Chanticleer Court Rolls Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £65,000 | 1998-11-10 | £335,612 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5DZ 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 | 97 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 702 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 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,823 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 | 2,933 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 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 779 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,072 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 | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,584 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 | 1,572 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 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,274 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 | 533 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 | 738 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 | 872 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School house cafe | Spa School | 289 yd | |
| Ranna | 352-354 | 301 yd | |
| The iyanams kitchen | 107 | 360 yd | |
| Servest food co | 107 | 360 yd | |
| Crol and co | 77 | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 301 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 536 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 553 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 772 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels cuisine ltd | 430a | 294 yd | |
| Pizza mania | 356 | 297 yd | |
| King rooster | 388c | 301 yd | |
| Subway | Asda, 464 - 504 | 357 yd | |
| Little black kitchen | 107 | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 294 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 360 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 418 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 506 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 203 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 542 yd | |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 631 yd | |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 885 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.