Rockingham Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6QQ 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 Rockingham Street, London, SE1 6QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6QG, SE1 6PL, SE1 6PF, SE1 6PN, SE1 6QF, SE1 6PW, SE1 6PD, SE1 6QH, SE1 6QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 6QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 50.9% | 7.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 56.4% | 49.1% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 65.7% | 61.2% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 26% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 50% | 58% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29.2% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 14% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 50.4% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 13.6% | 3.9% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 20.8% | 28.9% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 26.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 46.4% | 26.4% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
In this area, just 47.2% 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 | 50.8% | 47.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 16.8% | 15.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.6% 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 | 50.4% | 47.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 32.6% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 5.2% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 5.9% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Street was 357.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Rockingham Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 92nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.4%.

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 8 Banks House Rockingham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-14 | £523,134 |
| Flat 9 Banks House Rockingham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-11 | £334,805 |
| Flat 13 Banks House Rockingham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-05-28 | £427,459 |
| Flat 3 Banks House Rockingham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-08-23 | £325,772 |
| Flat 8 Banks House Rockingham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £504,000 | 2016-06-09 | £500,479 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6QQ 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,189 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 | 1,738 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 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,823 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 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 535 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 583 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 660 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 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 997 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 | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,751 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 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 313 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 313 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 479 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 sw9 ltd t/a 49 sw9 ltd | Unit 4 Railway Arch 102a | 117 yd | |
| El tomate latino restaurant | Unit A, 26 | 129 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 4 Metro Central Heights, 119 | 130 yd | |
| La fogata ltd | 34 | 182 yd | |
| Lenos y carbon | Railway Arch 113c | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 130 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 181 yd | |
| Colab tavern | 16 | 259 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 305 yd | ||
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old spike cafe | Old Spike, 251 | 231 yd | |
| Its a london wing | 103 | 250 yd | |
| G cafe | 70 | 269 yd | |
| El guambra | Unit 20, 40 | 305 yd | |
| That's food | Ground Floor, 44-46 | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 211 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 462 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 454 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 512 yd | |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 687 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 715 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 743 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 204.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.