Wollaston Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6SL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wollaston Close, London, SE1 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6TL, SE1 6SF, SE1 6SG, SE1 6SX, SE1 6SY, SE1 6EB, SE1 6EE, SE1 6EG, SE1 6EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 6SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 44.6% | 54.7% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 22.3% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 25.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 37.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 11.5% | 1.3% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 20% | 22.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 20.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 46.8% | 36.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 15.3% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
In this area, just 43.5% 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 | 52.6% | 43.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% 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 | 48.9% | 43.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 33.7% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 3.8% | -25.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 9.1% | 0.4% | 8.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wollaston Close was 342.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.4% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wollaston Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Newington and the 109th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Wollaston Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-28 | £335,700 |
| 8 Wollaston Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-09 | £312,679 |
| 26 Wollaston Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-10-30 | £296,475 |
| 7 Wollaston Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2014-12-04 | £314,586 |
| 11 Wollaston Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-09-08 | £217,361 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6SL 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Walworth Church of England Primary School Larcom Street , SE17 1NQ | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | - not rated | 617 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 938 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 | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 1,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,898 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 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 286 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade 9 Larcom Street , SE17 1RT | - not rated | 317 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 759 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los arrieros de pito | Arch 144 Eagle Yard | 45 yd | |
| El rincon costeno | Arch 146 Eagle Yard | 54 yd | |
| Rincon costeno | Arch 146 Eagle Yard | 54 yd | |
| La barra | Arch 147 Eagle Yard Unit 2 | 54 yd | |
| Carolina bar and lounge ltd | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The manor club | 140 | 116 yd | |
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 178 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 230 yd | |
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 248 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los chamos | Arch 145 Eagle Yard | 56 yd | |
| Hoa phuong | 4 | 62 yd | |
| Sv candy ltd | 91-95 | 66 yd | |
| Puro corazon uk | 62 | 140 yd | |
| Coma y beba | Unit 2, 40 | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 314 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 198 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 208 yd |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 494 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 745 yd | |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 764 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 801 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 903 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.