Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

POCOCK STREET, SE1 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POCOCK STREET, SE1 0BH.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE1 0BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in SE1 0BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SE1 0BH is an up-and-coming urban area on Pocock 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 0BH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00019787 (shared with 8 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 0BH. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.8%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean19.6%
Other / Mixed19.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 550,000

3 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

Crime rates near SE1 0BH are high at 169 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 person526
Anti-social behaviour352
Violence and sexual offences288
Other theft252
Shoplifting180

school Local Schools

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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils0.1 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils0.4 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

168 nearby
  • The Kiosk (Exit 6)0.7 km
  • Waterloo Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Red bus shop0.9 km
  • Blue moon0.9 km
  • Konditor & cook0.8 km
  • + 163 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel1.0 km
  • Ruby Lucy Hotel0.7 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.9 km
  • Webber Street Day Centre0.4 km
  • Rose and crown0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

67 nearby
  • The Three Stags0.9 km
  • The Walrus0.8 km
  • Belushis & st christophers village0.7 km
  • Dover castle ph0.7 km
  • Trinity0.6 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

346 nearby
  • Auberge0.6 km
  • Balance0.7 km
  • Bapjo0.6 km
  • Benugo1.0 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • + 341 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

108 nearby
  • Daddy's Japan Soul Food0.7 km
  • Fishcotheque0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Hola Guacamole0.8 km
  • Limin South Bank0.8 km
  • + 103 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Waterloo (East)0.5 km
  • London Waterloo0.6 km
  • Elephant & Castle0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
  • Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
  • Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Waterloo East Rail Station0.5 km