Lower Marsh is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 7AE is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 7RJ, SE1 7AD, SE1 7FL, SE1 7AJ, SE1 7AL, SE1 7UW, SE1 7RW, SE1 7RG, SE1 7AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 7AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53% | 49.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 57.4% | 73% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 14.8% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 6.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 46.2% | 60.9% | 14.7% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 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 7AE this area, 7.4% 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 7.4% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 2.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 69.4% | 29.2% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 11% | 1.7% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 9.9% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 49.6% | 38.9% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 59.3% | 49.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.9% 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 | 57.3% | 48.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 17.9% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 9% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Marsh was 5451.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4428.3% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Lower Marsh has the highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1225.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 134 Lower Marsh, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-03-20 | £633,366 |
| 131 Lower Marsh, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £978,000 | 2019-06-06 | £1,094,034 |
| 129 Lower Marsh, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £758,000 | 2019-02-26 | £789,583 |
| 128 Lower Marsh, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £758,000 | 2019-02-26 | £789,583 |
| 127 Lower Marsh, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £908,000 | 2019-02-26 | £945,833 |
SE1 7AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE1 7AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7AE 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 | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,985 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 | 3,056 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 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk , SE11 6DS | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 657 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 | 692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,712 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 | 1,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 496 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 872 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster School Little Dean's Yard , SW1P 3PF | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enough To Feed An Elephant | 17 Lower Marsh, London | 26 yd | |
| Thats The Burger | Camel And Artichoke, 121 Lower Marsh | 30 yd | |
| Wing Loon Cafe | 130 Lower Marsh, London | 33 yd | |
| Scooter Works UK | 132 Lower Marsh, London | 33 yd | |
| Sino Thai Restaurant | 127-130 Lower Marsh, London | 33 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walrus | The Walrus Social, 172 Westminster Bridge Road | 109 yd | |
| The Horse And Stables | 122 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 117 yd | |
| Vaulty Towers Public House | Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh | 126 yd | |
| The New Crown & Cushion | The New Crown And Cushion Public House, 133-135 Westminster Bridge Road | 190 yd | |
| The Duke Of Sussex | 23 Baylis Road, London | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy's Japan Soul Food | 83A Launcelot Street, London | 66 yd | |
| Greggs | 93-94 Lower Marsh, London | 162 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | Ground Floor, 79 Lower Marsh | 162 yd | |
| Pizza \& Chicken Palace | 101 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 190 yd | |
| CheeMc | 55 Baylis Road, London | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 112-113 Lower Marsh, London | 33 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 71 yd | |
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 164 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 203 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 303 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 104 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 318 yd | |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 392 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Dunhill Fitness Centre WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 587 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 590 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.