Avondale Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5EU 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 Avondale Square, London, SE1 5EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5EX, SE1 5ET, SE1 5PE, SE1 5ES, SE1 5PF, SE1 5EY, SE1 5EZ, SE1 5PG, SE1 5PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 5EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 40.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 37.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.9% | 51.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 23.7% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 31.5% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.7% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 25.9% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 23.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 54.7% | 42.4% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 14.5% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 12.9% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 64.4% | 60.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 61.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 25.4% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 3.2% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Square was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avondale Square has the 10th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 11 Colechurch House Avondale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £316,500 | 2019-08-09 | £321,344 |
| Flat 6 Colechurch House Avondale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2011-05-20 | £251,213 |
| Flat 9 Colechurch House Avondale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2007-07-06 | £254,835 |
| Flat 11 Colechurch House Avondale Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,999 | 2007-04-25 | £253,825 |
SE1 5EU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5EU 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,013 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 | 1,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,833 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 | 186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 533 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,388 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 | 3,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,299 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 | 3,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,808 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 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald's restaurants | 518 | 223 yd | |
| Arm's cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse Six | 256 yd | |
| Ranna | 352-354 | 405 yd | |
| School house cafe | Spa School | 480 yd | |
| El senorio criollo | 12 | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 223 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 405 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 767 yd | |
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 853 yd | |
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Asda, 464 - 504 | 132 yd | |
| Angels cuisine ltd | 430a | 205 yd | |
| Pizza mania | 356 | 398 yd | |
| King rooster | 388c | 405 yd | |
| Ali baba fried chicken ltd | 10 | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 127 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 205 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 266 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 596 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 392 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 675 yd | |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 738 yd | |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 766 yd | |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 879 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 420.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 408.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.