Old Jamaica Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 4ER is located in the North Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2DP, SE1 2SH, SE16 4TE, SE1 2AN, SE1 2DW, SE16 4EH, SE16 4TD, SE16 4ED, SE16 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 4ER is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 44.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 SE16 4ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 60.1% | 65.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 28.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 54.4% | 61% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE16 4ER this area, 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 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 4% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 1.6% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 75.4% | 32.5% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 19.8% | 6.9% | -12.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 63.2% | 64.8% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 62.1% | 56.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 19.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 6.2% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 58% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 25.2% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 4.9% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Jamaica Road was 254.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Old Jamaica Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 158th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 34 Queens Court, 2 Old Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-02-28 | £619,337 |
| Flat 32 Queens Court, 2 Old Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-10-21 | £589,479 |
| Flat 43 Queens Court, 2 Old Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-09-26 | £628,792 |
| Flat 16 Queens Court, 2 Old Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-09-08 | £598,610 |
| Flat 11 Queens Court, 2 Old Jamaica Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-01-04 | £736,300 |
SE16 4ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SE16 4ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 565 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 | 2,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,085 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 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone daddies | Unit 28 Old Jamaica Business, 24 | 29 yd | |
| Kova ltd | Railway Arch 82 | 99 yd | |
| El pastor | 106 | 188 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 290 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 95 yd | |
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 98 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 104 yd | |
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 322 yd | |
| Malt | Arch 46 Ropewalk | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi circle | Railway Arch 81 | 95 yd | |
| Tinseltown | Unit 1, 81 | 96 yd | |
| Hanger co | Railway Arch 69 | 98 yd | |
| Sake sushi | Unit 3, 81 | 104 yd | |
| Chipotle bermondsey | 81 | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 78 | 232 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 307 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 370 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 394 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 380 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 380 yd | |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 579 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 788 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.