St James'S Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 4QJ 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 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James's Road, London, SE16 4QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 4QR, SE16 4SQ, SE16 4SE, SE16 4SG, SE16 4QT, SE16 4SR, SE16 4SD, SE16 4SW, SE16 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 4QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 61.7% | 61.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 23.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 54.8% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 24% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 51.9% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 73.4% | 72% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
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 | 69.4% | 60.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 16.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 61.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 20.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 4.3% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James'S Road was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.4% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
St James'S Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 17th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

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 36 30 St James'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2020-02-05 | £590,908 |
| Flat 23 22 St James'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-08-07 | £406,335 |
| Flat 37 30 St James'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2015-07-16 | £622,534 |
| Flat 4 20 St James'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-11-07 | £510,679 |
| Flat 39 30 St James'S Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2014-06-13 | £520,434 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 734 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 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 34 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,089 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 | 1,755 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 | 4,143 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 | 707 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 | 1,331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey brew | St James Christ Church | 100 yd | |
| Rose's cafe | 125 | 164 yd | |
| Monmouth coffee | Unit 4 Discovery Business Par | 195 yd | |
| Pedlar's kitchen | Unit 3, 1 | 290 yd | |
| Pho nam | 184 | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The gregorian | The Gregorian, 96 | 60 yd | |
| St james of bermondsey | 72 | 194 yd | |
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 462 yd | |
| Moor beer company | Railway Arch 71 | 471 yd | |
| Craft beer junction | Railway Arch 86 | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novilho de ouro | 131 | 163 yd | |
| Cheeses 4 u | Unit 15 Apollo Business Park | 292 yd | |
| Deniz fish bar | 166 | 325 yd | |
| Bermondsey tandoori balti hse | 206 | 325 yd | |
| Elite peri peri | 170 | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 144 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 188 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 325 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 427 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 427 yd | |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 578 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.