New Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6PJ is located in the Chaucer 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 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6PJ, SE1 6AS, SE1 6AT, SE1 6PF, SE1 6QQ, SE1 6PG, SE1 6TJ, SE17 1FA, SE17 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 6PJ 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 | 39% | 47.4% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 61% | 52.6% | -8.4% | 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 6PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 64% | 66.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 52.7% | 43.6% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.9% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 22.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 44.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.6% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 25.9% | 23.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 21.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 39.5% | 37.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 43.9% | 53.4% | 9.5% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 10.4% | -9.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 19.5% | 21.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.9% | 52.8% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 32.3% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 3.6% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Kent Road was 748.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.3% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
New Kent Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 28th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 273.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 83 Albert Barnes House New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-11-27 | £273,374 |
| Flat 71 Albert Barnes House New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-07-11 | £367,385 |
| Flat 85 Albert Barnes House New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-06-30 | £311,788 |
| Flat 50 Albert Barnes House New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2016-05-27 | £269,781 |
| Flat 83 Albert Barnes House New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-09-10 | £263,747 |
SE1 6PJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 6PJ 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 | 48 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,115 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 | 1,750 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 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 503 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 682 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 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 758 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 972 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 | 1,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,816 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 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 224 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 376 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 516 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El tomate latino restaurant | Unit A, 26 | 35 yd | |
| La fogata ltd | 34 | 99 yd | |
| 49 sw9 ltd t/a 49 sw9 ltd | Unit 4 Railway Arch 102a | 103 yd | |
| Pizzeria pappasone sud | 8 | 110 yd | |
| Murger han elephant and castle | 4 | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 132 yd | |
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 228 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 238 yd | |
| Colab tavern | 16 | 315 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El guambra | Unit 20, 40 | 205 yd | |
| G cafe | 70 | 255 yd | |
| Coma y beba | Unit 2, 40 | 264 yd | |
| Old spike cafe | Old Spike, 251 | 280 yd | |
| M m kiosk | Weymouth Building, 2 | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 129 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 423 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 443 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 536 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 374 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 529 yd | |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 687 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 753 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 764 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 825 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.