Upper Ground is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 9PZ is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 9NR, SE1 9NN, SE1 8YG, SE1 9NB, SE1 8YP, SE1 8YR, SE1 8YS, SE1 8YT, SE1 8YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 9PZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% 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 | 50.5% | 56.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 43.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 9PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.1% 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 | 80.9% | 80.1% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 42.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 59.4% | 62% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 9PZ this area, 2.1% 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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 2.4% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.9% | 43.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 45.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 27.1% | 13.4% | -13.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 49.2% | 54.8% | 5.6% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 43.7% | 42.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34% | 24.5% | -9.5% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.8% 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 | 42.4% | 42.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 24.6% | 12.8% | -11.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 6.9% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 29.2% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 27.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Ground was 530.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.3% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Upper Ground has the 20th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 53rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Upper Ground, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £140,000,000 | 2016-07-08 | £135,602,837 |
SE1 9PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9PZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 276 |
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 70 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,933 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 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 487 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,452 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 | 1,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,640 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 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,794 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 | 375 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 393 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 752 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Cafe - House | Royal National Theatre, South Bank | 83 yd | |
| Blue Room | Royal National Theatre, South Bank | 83 yd | |
| Paradiso | The Wharf, Gabriels Wharf | 179 yd | |
| Gourmet Pizza | Gourmet Pizza Gabriels Wharf Upper Ground, London | 180 yd | |
| The Wharf | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal National Theatre | South Bank, London | 83 yd | |
| The Mulberry Bush | 89 Upper Ground, London | 180 yd | |
| Waterloo Tap | Arch 147, Sutton Walk | 399 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 25 Roupell Street, London | 410 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | The Wellington, 81 - 83 Waterloo Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Melt | Unit 10, Gabriels Wharf | 179 yd | |
| Hola Guacamole | Unit 11, Gabriels Wharf | 180 yd | |
| Limin South Bank | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 180 yd | |
| Costa Coffee ( Imax Cinema) | Imax Cinema, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk | 333 yd | |
| Subway | Arch 133, 79B Waterloo Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 20 | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 525 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | Unit 16, The Concourse | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Somerset House Somerset House Somerset House Strand | 521 yd | |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| The Health Club At One Aldwych ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 752 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.