SE1 0AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from North Southwark in Southwark. Administratively it sits within St George's ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00167482 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE1 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE1 0AP.
550
25
£ 48,700 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 25 years average age and 46% private renter occupancy, SE1 0AP is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0AP. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0AP are high at 155 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Friars Primary Foundation School
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
Oasis Academy South Bank
Oasis Academy Johanna
Charles Dickens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Slug \& Lettuce0.9 km
- Miraflores bar & lounge1.0 km
- Lant street0.8 km
- Royal oak1.0 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- La Cucina Di Mamma0.9 km
- Crave Kitchen EF International Language School0.7 km
- Imax Cafe0.9 km
- Staff Restaurant - 16th Floor0.9 km
- Blue tree kitchen1.0 km
- + 287 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Itsu0.9 km
- Coconut thai0.5 km
- Katsutopia ltd0.9 km
- Oseyo Eats0.5 km
- + 108 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Market Express0.9 km
- Menier store1.0 km
- Amazon fresh stores0.9 km
- Capricci for london limited0.9 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Stamford Street Hostel0.9 km
- Citizen m hotel0.8 km
- Ibis london blackfriars0.7 km
- Premier inn0.7 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Marks & spencer simply food0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Guasacaca0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Waterloo0.5 km
- London Waterloo (East)0.6 km
- Elephant & Castle0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lambeth North Underground Station0.4 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
- Lambeth North Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10AP · Data under Open Government Licence