Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE1 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE1 0AP.

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Population

550

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

16%

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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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 25 years average age and 46% private renter occupancy, SE1 0AP is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

SE1 0AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from North Southwark in Southwark. Administratively it sits within St George's ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00167482 (shared with 16 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 0AP. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.0%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 12%
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.

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

Crime rates near SE1 0AP are high at 155 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 person578
Anti-social behaviour368
Violence and sexual offences313
Other theft156
Shoplifting135

school Local Schools

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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.2 km
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Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding0.2 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils0.2 km
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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Charlotte Sharman Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy South Bank

Outstanding717 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Slug \& Lettuce0.9 km
  • Miraflores bar & lounge1.0 km
  • Lant street0.8 km
  • Royal oak1.0 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

292 nearby
  • La Cucina Di Mamma0.9 km
  • Crave Kitchen EF International Language School0.7 km
  • Imax Cafe0.9 km
  • Staff Restaurant - 16th Floor0.9 km
  • Blue tree kitchen1.0 km
  • + 287 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

113 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Coconut thai0.5 km
  • Katsutopia ltd0.9 km
  • Oseyo Eats0.5 km
  • + 108 more
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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • Market Express0.9 km
  • Menier store1.0 km
  • Amazon fresh stores0.9 km
  • Capricci for london limited0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Stamford Street Hostel0.9 km
  • Citizen m hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis london blackfriars0.7 km
  • Premier inn0.7 km
  • Hampton By Hilton0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Marks & spencer simply food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Guasacaca0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Waterloo0.5 km
  • London Waterloo (East)0.6 km
  • Elephant & Castle0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lambeth North Underground Station0.4 km
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 km
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
  • Lambeth North Underground Station0.5 km