Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

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

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

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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

SE1 0BU has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0BU is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Suffolk Street, 0.2km from The Borough in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE1 0BU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £482k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 736,250

2 sales · Mean £ 736,250

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

Crime rates near SE1 0BU are high at 176 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 person600
Anti-social behaviour358
Violence and sexual offences339
Other theft258
Shoplifting134

school Local Schools

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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.2 km
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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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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

179 nearby
  • Hank & ginger0.4 km
  • Kiki and miumiu supermarkets1.0 km
  • A grocery ltd0.9 km
  • Ayca sweets and nuts0.9 km
  • G news0.6 km
  • + 174 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • Ethika0.3 km
  • The ministry0.3 km
  • Italian beer company connection limtied0.3 km
  • The libertine0.1 km
  • The brittania0.8 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

372 nearby
  • Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul0.7 km
  • Audrey's0.4 km
  • Avonmouth house (etc venues ltd)0.4 km
  • Best mart0.7 km
  • Brix ldn0.4 km
  • + 367 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

119 nearby
  • El guambra0.9 km
  • Hash0.2 km
  • That's food0.3 km
  • Gaur's indian food0.3 km
  • D m food service ltd0.3 km
  • + 114 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Guasacaca0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • H10 hotels (waterloo)0.6 km
  • Orient street short breaks0.9 km
  • Fitness first plc/bridge hotel0.9 km
  • Ruby Lucy Hotel0.9 km
  • Novotel london city south0.6 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Waterloo (East)0.7 km
  • Elephant & Castle0.8 km
  • London Waterloo0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km
  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km
  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km
  • Southwark Underground Station0.5 km