SE1 is a postcode district in Southwark, London, covering 2001 active and 1657 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SE1 (30%) is characterised by a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood, alongside a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community (20%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SE1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SE1 are around £492k, down 16.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SE1 at 839 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, SE1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SE1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SE1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SE1 postcode area.
74,038
36
£ 50,708 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SE1 has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Robert Owen Nursery School
Bannockburn Primary School
Morden Mount Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Meridian Primary School
Plumcroft Primary School
Cardwell Primary School
Greenslade Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
263 nearby- Gorillas
- Borough cheese company
- Borough cheese company
- Borough food & wine
- Borough olives
- + 258 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Crowne Plaza London
- Hampton By Hilton
- Marriott Hotel
- Novotel London Waterloo
- Park Plaza Hotel
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- The Pineapple
- Jacks bar
- London cider house
- The New Crown & Cushion
- The Windmill
- + 115 more
Restaurant, Cafe
636 nearby- Costa Coffee
- Costa Coffee - Unit 9
- Wahaca
- Baxterstorey ltd - howard kennedy
- Bella de pito ltd
- + 631 more
Supermarkets
39 nearby- Co-operative Food
- Iceland Foods
- M\& S Simply Food \& Cafe
- Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
201 nearby- AMT Coffee
- Brewdog
- Chatime
- Bubbyogu
- Lil watan
- + 196 more
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