Alma Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5PY is located in the South Bermondsey 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 Alma Grove, London, SE1 5PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5PX, SE16 3RS, SE1 5PU, SE1 5QE, SE1 5PZ, SE1 5QA, SE16 3TY, SE1 5PT, SE16 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 5PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 52.6% | 52.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 30.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 48.4% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 30.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 15.6% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 16.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 51.3% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.6% | 70.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 75% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 74.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 17.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.1% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Grove was 346.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.2% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 95th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Alma Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2024-07-19 | £1,001,952 |
| 32 Alma Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2023-09-21 | £869,321 |
| 20 Alma Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,079,000 | 2022-10-06 | £1,089,833 |
| 29 Alma Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-04-08 | £964,217 |
| 6 Alma Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2021-04-09 | £923,989 |
SE1 5PY 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.
SE1 5PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 352 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 | 1,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 2,960 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 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 2,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,010 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 | 3,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 1,430 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 | 4,816 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 | 387 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 | 736 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 | 1,300 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose cafe | 73 | 126 yd | |
| School house cafe | Spa School | 292 yd | |
| Crol and co | 77 | 317 yd | |
| The brotherhood games ltd | 148 | 421 yd | |
| Caffe cousin | 194a | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen victoria | 148 | 252 yd | |
| The grange | The Grange, 103 | 487 yd | |
| St james of bermondsey | 72 | 565 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 595 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza gogo | 69 | 126 yd | |
| Ho ho chinese take away | 59 | 126 yd | |
| Jinli express bermondsey limited | 10 | 292 yd | |
| Chicken world | 129 | 310 yd | |
| Golden delight | 130 | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 186-188 | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 534 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 550 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 164 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 550 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 806 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.