Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE1 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE1 0AL.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE1 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SE1 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE1 0AL is an active urban area located 0.2km from Southwark in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE1 0AL is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are high (303 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00019783 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0AL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.4%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SE1 0AL are high at 303 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person672
Other theft603
Violence and sexual offences298
Anti-social behaviour286
Burglary109

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils0.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.2 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils0.3 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.4 km
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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils0.6 km
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Beormund Primary School

Good30 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • 1 rebel0.8 km
  • Curry on naanstop0.8 km
  • Joe & the juice bankside0.3 km
  • Kalmak chemist ltd0.8 km
  • + 178 more
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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Harry's Bar0.9 km
  • The Olde Wine Shades0.9 km
  • The Walrus & The Carpenter PH1.0 km
  • The Bell Public House0.8 km
  • The Bolthole0.8 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

444 nearby
  • Al Dente Monument0.9 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, Worldpay0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey Limited0.7 km
  • Benugo At Nomura, Hospitality0.7 km
  • Bibimbap Togo0.9 km
  • + 439 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Marks and spencer simply food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

145 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
  • Elmore Jam0.9 km
  • Le Pain Quotidien1.0 km
  • Leon0.9 km
  • Spianata0.9 km
  • + 140 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday inn express southwark0.4 km
  • Mercure london city bankside0.2 km
  • H10 hotels (waterloo)1.0 km
  • Stamford Street Hostel0.9 km
  • London bridge hotel0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.7 km
  • London Bridge0.8 km
  • London Waterloo (East)0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bankside Pier0.4 km
  • Bankside Pier0.4 km
  • Bankside Pier0.4 km
  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bankside Pier0.4 km