Colnbrook Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6EZ is located in the St George's 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 Colnbrook Street, London, SE1 6EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6HD, SE1 6EU, SE1 6HW, SE1 6HE, SE1 6HB, SE1 6EY, SE1 6HF, SE1 6JX, SE1 6JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 6EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 65.8% | 62.1% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 22.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.4% | 62.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around SE1 6EZ this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.3% | 73% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 82.6% | 68.6% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 66% | 57.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 58.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 18.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colnbrook Street was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colnbrook Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 339th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 212.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Colnbrook Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,382,500 | 2025-05-16 | £1,382,500 |
| 9 Colnbrook Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,105,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,110,519 |
| 1 Colnbrook Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2023-02-28 | £284,192 |
| Flat 2 1 Colnbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-12-10 | £452,751 |
| Flat 4 1 Colnbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-12-01 | £700,185 |
SE1 6EZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 199 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 52 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 835 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 450 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 | 792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,368 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 214 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 379 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 526 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis trading as art cafe | 17 | 112 yd | |
| Mooboo | 18 | 113 yd | |
| Paladar | 4-5 | 135 yd | |
| Subway | 15 | 135 yd | |
| Chillies tandoori | 7B-7C | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The albert arms | The Albert Arms, 1 | 71 yd | |
| Prince of wales | 51 | 123 yd | |
| Flowers of the forest | 14 | 271 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 430 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hfc | 19 | 112 yd | |
| Castle fish bar | 11 | 135 yd | |
| Golden sun | 7 | 135 yd | |
| Kabuti sushi bar | 10 | 135 yd | |
| Kiosk 2 | Kiosk Outside 21 | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 44-46 | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 446 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 598 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 104 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 178 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 474 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 565 yd | |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 698 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 750 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.0% |
| 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 | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.