Rowcross Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5HQ 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 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowcross Street, London, SE1 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5HS, SE1 5DX, SE1 5HP, SE1 5RG, SE1 5HX, SE1 5HY, SE1 5HZ, SE1 5HT, SE1 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 5HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 52.4% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 47.6% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 5HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 59.5% | 64.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 22.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 52.1% | 52.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 12.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 56.6% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 10.8% | 5.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 8.1% | 1.6% | -6.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 44% | 48.9% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 37.9% 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 | 44% | 37.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| European Union | 14% | 26.4% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 10% | -8.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% 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 | 42.3% | 37.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 27.7% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 10.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 10% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowcross Street was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Rowcross Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 71st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 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 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 3 Gloucester Court Rowcross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-12 | £496,476 |
| Flat 12 Gloucester Court Rowcross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-03-26 | £391,527 |
| Flat 7 Gloucester Court Rowcross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-31 | £294,192 |
| Flat 3 Gloucester Court Rowcross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-06-21 | £517,902 |
| Flat 12 Gloucester Court Rowcross Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-08-02 | £406,122 |
SE1 5HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5HQ 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 621 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 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,927 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 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | 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 | 424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,905 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 | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,418 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 | 1,412 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 | 5,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,431 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The iyanams kitchen | 107 | 197 yd | |
| Servest food co | 107 | 197 yd | |
| Ranna | 352-354 | 236 yd | |
| Viet quan | Thomas A Becket, 320-322 | 309 yd | |
| Cimraan restaurant and cafe | 300 | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 236 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 606 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 606 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 616 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little black kitchen | 107 | 197 yd | |
| King rooster | 388c | 236 yd | |
| Pizza mania | 356 | 236 yd | |
| Super pizza | 292 | 309 yd | |
| Angels cuisine ltd | 430a | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 107 | 197 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 346 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 349 yd | |
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 431 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 123 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 413 yd | |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 495 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 582 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 875 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.