Coopers Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5HY 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 Coopers Road, London, SE1 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5HZ, SE1 5DX, SE1 5HX, SE1 5JA, SE1 5YA, SE1 5HD, SE1 5HS, SE1 5JB, SE1 5HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 5HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 62.1% | 62.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 22.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 65.2% | 55.4% | -9.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 23% | 28.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 17.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 38.4% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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 | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 31.4% | 28.6% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 26.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 35.7% | 35.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 56.5% | 52.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 21.4% | 17% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 52.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 29.7% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 6.2% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 4.2% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coopers Road was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coopers Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 298th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Nursery Astley Estate Coopers Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-09-30 | £56,171 |
| Rainbow Nursery Astley Estate Coopers Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2017-09-22 | £89 |
| Flat 23 Rivet House Coopers Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-03-11 | £332,389 |
| Rainbow Nursery Astley Estate Coopers Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,950 | 2014-12-19 | £13,694 |
| Flat 25 Rivet House Coopers Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-09-19 | £285,963 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5HY 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 | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,734 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 | 2,967 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 | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Junior School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Infant School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,122 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 | 3,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 573 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank 2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF | - not rated | 795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranna | 352-354 | 213 yd | |
| The iyanams kitchen | 107 | 270 yd | |
| Servest food co | 107 | 270 yd | |
| Viet quan | Thomas A Becket, 320-322 | 371 yd | |
| Cimraan restaurant and cafe | 300 | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 213 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 563 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 626 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 691 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza mania | 356 | 210 yd | |
| King rooster | 388c | 213 yd | |
| Angels cuisine ltd | 430a | 267 yd | |
| Little black kitchen | 107 | 270 yd | |
| Subway | Asda, 464 - 504 | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 267 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 270 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 413 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 433 yd | |
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 106 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 444 yd | |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 533 yd | |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 827 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 | 281.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 261.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.