Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

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

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE1 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SE1 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.

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

SE1 0BL is an active urban area on Great Suffolk 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 0BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 17.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00019785 (shared with 6 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 0BL. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.9%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean26.9%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 3,100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 2,566,666

Flat

£ 827,500

2 sales · Mean £ 827,500

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

Crime rates near SE1 0BL are high at 156 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 person500
Anti-social behaviour301
Other theft283
Violence and sexual offences271
Shoplifting168

school Local Schools

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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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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.4 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

166 nearby
  • Candy mechanics0.9 km
  • Seriously italian ltd0.8 km
  • The view from the shard1.0 km
  • Alpine deli0.8 km
  • Apulia blend0.8 km
  • + 161 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Beer hawk1.0 km
  • Old kings head0.8 km
  • The mudlark0.9 km
  • St christopher's0.7 km
  • The bridge tap0.8 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

362 nearby
  • Amt coffee0.9 km
  • Amt coffee ltd0.9 km
  • Audiopartnershipplc1.0 km
  • Boro bistro1.0 km
  • Brood restaurant0.9 km
  • + 357 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

118 nearby
  • Roasting plant (uk) limited1.0 km
  • All that falafel0.9 km
  • Chicken hub london bridge ltd0.7 km
  • Condiment pantry0.8 km
  • Food and forest0.8 km
  • + 113 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7)0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Union Jack Club0.6 km
  • H10 hotels (waterloo)0.6 km
  • Holiday inn express southwark0.3 km
  • Mercure london city bankside0.3 km
  • Novotel london city south0.6 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Waterloo (East)0.5 km
  • London Waterloo0.7 km
  • London Blackfriars0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
  • Southwark Underground Station0.3 km
  • Southwark Underground Station0.3 km