Brad Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 8TD 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 Brad Street, London, SE1 8TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8TB, SE1 8LX, SE1 8TW, SE1 8XE, SE1 8SP, SE1 8SS, SE1 8SZ, SE1 8TA, SE1 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 8TD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% 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 | 42% | 56.9% | 14.9% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 58% | 43.1% | -14.9% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 8TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 54.5% | 61.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 24.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.9% | 43.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 40.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 53.2% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 11.2% | 0% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 18.5% | 7% | -11.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 54.8% | 66.7% | 11.9% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 52.9% | 61.1% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 19.5% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 8.8% | -12.9% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 60% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 5.2% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 7% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brad Street was 1546.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1145.7% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Brad Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 11th highest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 312.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brad Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1997-04-28 | £321,492 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,747 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 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 722 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 | 296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 296 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 895 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 | 755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 990 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 | 1,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,745 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 | 1,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,255 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 | 289 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schiller International School Royal Waterloo House , 51-55 Waterloo Road SE1 8TX | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 493 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 | 493 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Cafe | 1 Wootton Street, London | 27 yd | |
| Kanchana's Kitchen | The Kings Arms, 25 Roupell Street | 73 yd | |
| Crave Kitchen EF International Language School | 74 Roupell Street, London | 109 yd | |
| Auberge | 1 Sandell Street, London | 143 yd | |
| Bus Cafe | Bus Terminus, 3 Cornwall Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 25 Roupell Street, London | 73 yd | |
| The Windmill | 86 The Cut, London | 153 yd | |
| Bar Elba (Roof Top) | Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Road | 174 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | The Wellington, 81 - 83 Waterloo Road | 187 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Arch 133, 79B Waterloo Road | 187 yd | |
| Fishcotheque | 79A Waterloo Road, London | 187 yd | |
| Oseyo Eats | 158 Waterloo Road, London | 219 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 152 Waterloo Road, London | 230 yd | |
| FCB Waterloo | Mobile Unit 8, The Colonnade | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 174 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 195 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 321 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | Unit 16, The Concourse | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 16 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 244 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 708 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.