New Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6SH 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 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Kent Road, London, SE1 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1FA, SE17 1FB, SE17 1EX, SE17 1EY, SE17 1EQ, SE17 1ET, SE17 1SR, SE1 6RY, SE17 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 6SH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 56.8% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 43.2% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 6SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.8% 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 | 56.9% | 91.8% | 34.9% | 37.9% | 53.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 6% | -23.0% | 44.2% | -38.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) 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 | 52.2% | 63% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 27.6% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6SH this area, 8.5% 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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 3.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 4.3% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 28.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 53% | 29.7% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 15% | 2.1% | -12.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% 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 | 16.1% | 0.8% | -15.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 32.4% | 30.9% | 0.7% | 31.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 18.8% | 8.9% | -9.9% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 36.4% | 34.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 48.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 3.5% | -8.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 38.4% | 21.0% | 5.6% | 32.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 4.7% | -5.9% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.7% 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 | 47.4% | 37.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 1.9% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 46.9% | 19.4% | 1.9% | 45.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.8% | 76.7% | -27.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 24.8% | 0.3% | 24.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Kent Road was 307.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
New Kent Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 114th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1756.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portchester House, 50 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,500,000 | 2019-02-08 | £18,937,757 |
| Portchester House, 50 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,750,000 | 2019-02-08 | £19,193,673 |
| Portchester House, 50 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £68,315,000 | 2016-09-12 | £66,057,750 |
| Portchester House, 50 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2016-09-12 | £24,174 |
SE1 6SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6SH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,671 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 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 768 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 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Free schools | 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 | 966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,055 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 | 1,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,949 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 | 563 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 | 237 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 508 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 | 645 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidequest gamers hub | 54 | 7 yd | |
| Kachori restaurant | 12 | 15 yd | |
| Pizzeria pappasone sud | 8 | 97 yd | |
| Murger han elephant and castle | 4 | 97 yd | |
| Tupi limited | 2 | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 191 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 209 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 256 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 260 yd | |
| The manor club | 140 | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El guambra | Unit 20, 40 | 152 yd | |
| Coma y beba | Unit 2, 40 | 201 yd | |
| M m kiosk | Weymouth Building, 2 | 210 yd | |
| Five star fish bar | 118-120 | 224 yd | |
| Hoa phuong | 4 | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 3 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 358 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 491 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 391 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 394 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 472 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 759 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 794 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 851 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.