SE1 0BD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Suffolk Street, 0.3km from Borough in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE1 0BD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00166633 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BD.
474
23
£ 66,700 /yr
18%
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
Cultural diversity defines SE1 0BD — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0BD. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
2 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0BD are high at 153 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
Friars Primary Foundation School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Charles Dickens Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
170 nearby- Hank & ginger0.3 km
- Red bus shop0.8 km
- Blue moon0.8 km
- Konditor & cook0.7 km
- Neal's yard dairy0.7 km
- + 165 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Samuel Peyps0.9 km
- Ethika0.5 km
- The ministry0.4 km
- Belushis & st christophers village0.6 km
- Dover castle ph0.6 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
364 nearby- High Timber Restaurant1.0 km
- Solstice1.0 km
- Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul0.9 km
- Audrey's0.4 km
- Avonmouth house (etc venues ltd)0.5 km
- + 359 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Hash0.4 km
- That's food0.5 km
- Philly philly0.6 km
- Birds hill coffee ltd0.5 km
- Bon appetit0.6 km
- + 108 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Union Jack Club0.7 km
- H10 hotels (waterloo)0.5 km
- Holiday inn express southwark0.4 km
- Mercure london city bankside0.3 km
- Novotel london city south0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Waterloo (East)0.5 km
- London Waterloo0.7 km
- Elephant & Castle0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
- Southwark Underground Station0.4 km
- Southwark Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10BD · Data under Open Government Licence