Old Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 5UB is located in the Faraday 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 5UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2LE, SE1 5LU, SE17 2LS, SE17 2LF, SE17 2LG, SE17 2LR, SE1 5XF, SE1 5UN, SE17 2RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 5UB 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 | 48.2% | 47.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.6% | 0.8% | 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 5UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 66.4% | 57.9% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 27.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 53.7% | 49.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.7% | 26.5% | 12.8% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 9.2% | -7.9% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 35.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 25.1% | 2.6% | -22.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.1% 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 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 1% | -7.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| White | 47.9% | 32.1% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -49.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 13.6% | 35.5% | 21.9% | 1.6% | 33.9% |
In this area, just 24.7% 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 | 46.3% | 24.7% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -58.5% |
| European Union | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 5.4% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 20.6% | 48% | 27.4% | 1.3% | 46.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 24.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% 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 | 44.4% | 24.8% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -58.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 21% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 20.7% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 17.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 16.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30.9% | 76.7% | -45.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 30.9% | 0.4% | 30.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 12.1% | 0.2% | 11.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kent Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Kent Road has the lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 29th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 5 236 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-05-07 | £230,000 |
| Flat F 236 - 238 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-09-11 | £614,198 |
| 274 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2022-09-22 | £404,250 |
| 242 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2018-07-13 | £20,000 |
| Flat 2 236 - 238 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-03-08 | £240,803 |
SE1 5UB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 5UB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 668 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 | 1,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,187 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 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 669 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 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 660 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 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,478 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 | 2,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,990 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,184 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 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La hueca ltd | 220 | 4 yd | |
| Milk bar | Part Ground Floor, 238 | 4 yd | |
| Boulevard restaurant | 224 | 4 yd | |
| Addis kitchen | 244 | 16 yd | |
| Calabar zone | 263 | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 198 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 198 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 441 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 514 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La venice pizzeria | 242 | 4 yd | |
| Lebanese kitchen | 230 | 4 yd | |
| Myb/latekn/youv/doped/mac j/spagb/eggsp/chitaco | 260 | 4 yd | |
| Enat guada | 248 | 12 yd | |
| New wing fu | 227 | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 4 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 111 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 241 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 466 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 260 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 269 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 438 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 508 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 798 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 918 yd | |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 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 | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.1% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.