New Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6TX 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 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1PR, SE1 6TU, SE1 6AH, SE1 6UA, SE17 1UW, SE1 6AJ, SE1 4AG, SE1 6AL, SE1 4AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 6TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 55.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 6TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 52.1% | 57.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 25.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 10.7% | 4.1% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 44.4% | 57.3% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 6.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 16.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 48% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 22.5% | 28.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 26.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 40.4% | 25.2% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -56.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 62.9% | 53.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 15.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 53.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 29.7% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 5.6% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Kent Road was 369.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.8% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Kent Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 85th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Watling House, 128 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-11 | £381,129 |
| Flat 7 Watling House, 128 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,750 | 2022-05-09 | £139,808 |
| Flat 8 Watling House, 128 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-02-11 | £117,600 |
| Flat 26 Watling House, 128 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2016-11-04 | £370,943 |
| Flat 2 Watling House, 128 New Kent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2016-04-22 | £95,017 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6TX 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 | 78 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 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 | 1,337 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 | 1,418 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 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,994 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 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 966 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 1,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,314 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 | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,150 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 | 342 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 | 485 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 719 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 881 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington | Petrol Filling Station, 197-209 | 105 yd | |
| La cabana | 189 | 127 yd | |
| Lebanese grill | 173 | 127 yd | |
| Four quarters | 20 | 141 yd | |
| Deuce hospitality limited | 1 | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 52 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 90 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 306 yd | ||
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 320 yd | |
| Colab tavern | 16 | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five star fish bar | 118-120 | 38 yd | |
| Maxy's fried chicken | 175 | 105 yd | |
| Papa johns pizza | 193 | 105 yd | |
| Fried chicken | 161 | 127 yd | |
| Gr8 jawns | 2 Stockham Court | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 127 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 502 yd | |
| Co-op | 156-164 | 518 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 276 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 440 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 628 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 634 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 695 yd | |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.