Old Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5TU is located in the North Walworth 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 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1SY, SE17 1SU, SE1 5XG, SE17 1TE, SE1 5NJ, SE17 1TA, SE1 5UR, SE1 5XH, SE1 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 5TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 54% | 65.9% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 15.4% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 53.2% | 49% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 33% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.4% | 16.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 40.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 13.8% | 2.5% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.2% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 27.5% | 23.6% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 21.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 46.8% | 34.2% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -47.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 58.6% | 61.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 19.9% | 16.4% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 61.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 23.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 4.3% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kent Road was 257.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Kent Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Newington and the 161st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Yaldham House, 140 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-09-15 | £440,010 |
| 2 Yaldham House Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-02-02 | £446,919 |
| Flat 7 Yaldham House, 140 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-08-08 | £456,608 |
| Flat 3 Yaldham House, 140 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-04-16 | £505,158 |
| Flat 8 Yaldham House, 140 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2013-10-24 | £482,104 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5TU 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,745 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 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Infant School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Junior School Surrey Square , SE17 2JY | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,313 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 | 2,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,825 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 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 32 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 32 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade 9 Larcom Street , SE17 1RT | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le joint wine & snacks bar | 193 | 111 yd | |
| Options cuisine ltd | 207 | 111 yd | |
| Mitad del mundo | 179 | 111 yd | |
| Anm pizza | 174 | 122 yd | |
| La cantaleta paisa | 176-178 | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 152 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 152 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 333 yd | |
| The victoria | Victoria, 68-70 | 411 yd | |
| The george | 40 | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's pizza | 145 | 104 yd | |
| Jenecheru | 206 | 152 yd | |
| Berts fish bar | 354 | 156 yd | |
| Bee gees | 342 | 156 yd | |
| New wing fu | 227 | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 96-120 | 117 yd | |
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 353 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 262 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 560 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 602 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 770 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 783 yd | |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 894 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 929 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.