SE1 0BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Pocock Street, 0.4km from Southwark, North in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
Within the SE1 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £457k, up 14.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00177678 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POCOCK STREET, SE1 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POCOCK STREET, SE1 0BJ.
285
28
£ 48,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE1 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE1 0BJ — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0BJ. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 453,750
8 sales · Mean £ 424,781
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0BJ are high at 151 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
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School
Oasis Academy Johanna
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
336 nearby- Island Poke1.0 km
- Auberge0.6 km
- Balance0.6 km
- Bapjo0.6 km
- Benugo1.0 km
- + 331 more
Retailers - Other
171 nearby- The Kiosk (Exit 6)0.7 km
- Waterloo Food And Wine0.6 km
- Red bus shop1.0 km
- Blue moon0.9 km
- Konditor & cook0.9 km
- + 166 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel1.0 km
- Ruby Lucy Hotel0.6 km
- Park Plaza Hotel0.9 km
- Webber Street Day Centre0.3 km
- Rose and crown0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- The Three Stags0.8 km
- The Walrus0.8 km
- Belushis & st christophers village0.8 km
- Dover castle ph0.7 km
- Trinity0.6 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
115 nearby- Daddy's Japan Soul Food0.7 km
- Fishcotheque0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Hi Tea And Donuterie1.0 km
- Hola Guacamole0.8 km
- + 110 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
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Postcode Profile: SE10BJ · Data under Open Government Licence