SE1 0DL is an up-and-coming urban area on King James Street, 0.4km from The Borough in Southwark. Administratively it sits within St George's ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE1 0DL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £389k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00019801 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING JAMES STREET, SE1 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING JAMES STREET, SE1 0DL.
396
32
£ 48,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE1 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, SE1 0DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0DL. The average age is 32.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 389,950
1 sales · Mean £ 389,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0DL are high at 141 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
Charles Dickens Primary School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- The miller1.0 km
- The old school yard0.8 km
- Flowers of the forest0.4 km
- London south bank university students union0.7 km
- Rockingham arms0.5 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
359 nearby- Ark globe academy0.9 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- Premier inn0.8 km
- Smokin sin0.8 km
- Tas restaurant0.8 km
- + 354 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Guasacaca0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's local0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
176 nearby- Borough food & wine0.8 km
- Dez amore0.2 km
- Royal food and wine0.8 km
- Sticks & ceviche0.2 km
- Velyou supermarket0.4 km
- + 171 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Orient street short breaks0.7 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.3 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.9 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Novotel london city south0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
116 nearby- Falafel lover0.5 km
- Five star fish bar0.8 km
- Golden sun0.3 km
- M m kiosk0.8 km
- Maxy's fried chicken0.9 km
- + 111 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo (East)0.7 km
- London Waterloo0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10DL · Data under Open Government Licence