SE1 0BL is an active urban area on Great Suffolk Street, 0.4km from Borough in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE1 0BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 17.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00019785 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BL.
219
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£ 66,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE1 0BL 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SE1 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0BL. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 3,100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,566,666
Flat
£ 827,500
2 sales · Mean £ 827,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0BL are high at 156 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
London Nautical School
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
166 nearby- Candy mechanics0.9 km
- Seriously italian ltd0.8 km
- The view from the shard1.0 km
- Alpine deli0.8 km
- Apulia blend0.8 km
- + 161 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Beer hawk1.0 km
- Old kings head0.8 km
- The mudlark0.9 km
- St christopher's0.7 km
- The bridge tap0.8 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
362 nearby- Amt coffee0.9 km
- Amt coffee ltd0.9 km
- Audiopartnershipplc1.0 km
- Boro bistro1.0 km
- Brood restaurant0.9 km
- + 357 more
Takeaway Shop
118 nearby- Roasting plant (uk) limited1.0 km
- All that falafel0.9 km
- Chicken hub london bridge ltd0.7 km
- Condiment pantry0.8 km
- Food and forest0.8 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Union Jack Club0.6 km
- H10 hotels (waterloo)0.6 km
- Holiday inn express southwark0.3 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
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
- Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
- Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10BL · Data under Open Government Licence