Fort Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5QA 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 Fort Road, London, SE1 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5PZ, SE1 5QD, SE1 5QB, SE1 5QF, SE1 5QL, SE1 5PU, SE1 5QT, SE1 5QE, SE1 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 5QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 52.3% | 47.4% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.6% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 49.1% | 62.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 17.3% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 48.2% | 53.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 27.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 20.9% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 48.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.6% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 70.6% | 67.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 66.2% 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% | 66.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 66.5% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 4.1% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.1% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fort Road was 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fort Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 299th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160B Fort Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-02-19 | £378,858 |
| 144 Fort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2020-10-09 | £1,029,683 |
| 134 Fort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2015-06-19 | £905,877 |
| 144 Fort Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2015-06-03 | £822,441 |
| 154 Fort Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2014-04-24 | £920,954 |
SE1 5QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 453 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 | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,105 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 | 2,984 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Community 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 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,131 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 | 2,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,057 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 | 3,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,564 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 | 1,492 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 | 4,870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,415 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 | 350 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 | 748 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 | 1,194 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School house cafe | Spa School | 191 yd | |
| Rose cafe | 73 | 232 yd | |
| Crol and co | 77 | 336 yd | |
| The brotherhood games ltd | 148 | 405 yd | |
| Caffe cousin | 194a | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen victoria | 148 | 272 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 578 yd | |
| The grange | The Grange, 103 | 583 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 593 yd | |
| St james of bermondsey | 72 | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza gogo | 69 | 232 yd | |
| Ho ho chinese take away | 59 | 232 yd | |
| Jinli express bermondsey limited | 10 | 367 yd | |
| St james plaice fish bar | 150 | 401 yd | |
| Chicken world | 129 | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 186-188 | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 500 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 532 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 616 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 279 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 463 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 749 yd | |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 823 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.