Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BD.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British53.5%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Theft from the person473
Anti-social behaviour334
Violence and sexual offences296
Other theft231
Shoplifting169

school Local Schools

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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils0.2 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils0.3 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.3 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.7 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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