Aquinas Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 8AD 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 Aquinas Street, London, SE1 8AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 9NB, SE1 8AE, SE1 8YG, SE1 8AF, SE1 8ST, SE1 9NR, SE1 9NN, SE1 8TA, SE1 8SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 8AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.4% | 53.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 8AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.1% 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 | 60.4% | 74.1% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 36.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 9.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -34.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 36.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 28% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 25.2% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 8AD this area, 9% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 9% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 11.3% | 5.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 55.6% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65% | 62.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 61.3% | 60.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 4.9% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 61.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 21.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 4.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 6.4% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aquinas Street was 268.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.0% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aquinas Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 116th highest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A - 30C Aquinas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-09-03 | £754,217 |
| 32B Aquinas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-03-03 | £577,633 |
| 36C Aquinas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-05-20 | £539,323 |
| 22B Aquinas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £772,500 | 2021-06-30 | £723,930 |
| 24A Aquinas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,386 | 2020-12-18 | £610,289 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,514 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 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Primary School Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 81 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 82 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 301 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schiller International School Royal Waterloo House , 51-55 Waterloo Road SE1 8TX | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 578 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kristiansund School A/S Norske Shell , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 578 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 814 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | 108 Stamford Street, London | 76 yd | |
| Sticky Mango | 33 Coin Street, London | 106 yd | |
| Crave Kitchen EF International Language School | 74 Roupell Street, London | 164 yd | |
| The fountain and ink | Basement, 52-54 | 176 yd | |
| The thirsty bear | The Stamford Arms, 62 | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Bush | 89 Upper Ground, London | 186 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 25 Roupell Street, London | 187 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | The Wellington, 81 - 83 Waterloo Road | 308 yd | |
| The mad hatter hotel | 3-7 | 338 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hola Guacamole | Unit 11, Gabriels Wharf | 186 yd | |
| Limin South Bank | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 186 yd | |
| The Big Melt | Unit 10, Gabriels Wharf | 227 yd | |
| Pandacup | 27 | 301 yd | |
| Subway | Arch 133, 79B Waterloo Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 20 | 244 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 411 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | 3-11 | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 79 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 764 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.