Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 0BQ.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

18%

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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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SE1 0BQ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.

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

SE1 0BQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Southwark Bridge Road, 0.2km from The Borough in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Borough & Bankside 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 23 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

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 £524k, up 25.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00166633 (shared with 40 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 0BQ. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.5%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 537,500

23 sales · Mean £ 583,034

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

Crime rates near SE1 0BQ 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 person621
Anti-social behaviour366
Violence and sexual offences335
Other theft256
Shoplifting110

school Local Schools

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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils0.2 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils0.2 km
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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • The leather exchange1.0 km
  • The miller0.8 km
  • The old school yard0.7 km
  • Flowers of the forest0.6 km
  • London south bank university students union0.7 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

376 nearby
  • Ark globe academy0.8 km
  • Champor-champor0.9 km
  • Morley's0.8 km
  • Premier inn0.6 km
  • Smokin sin0.6 km
  • + 371 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Guasacaca0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative food0.6 km
  • The co-operative food group ltd0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • Borough food & wine0.6 km
  • Red bus shop0.8 km
  • Blue moon0.6 km
  • Konditor & cook0.7 km
  • Neal's yard dairy0.7 km
  • + 178 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Orient street short breaks0.9 km
  • Ruby Lucy Hotel0.9 km
  • Fitness first plc/bridge hotel0.9 km
  • Webber Street Day Centre0.6 km
  • Rose and crown0.7 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

119 nearby
  • Falafel lover0.7 km
  • Five star fish bar0.9 km
  • Golden sun0.5 km
  • M m kiosk1.0 km
  • Maxy's fried chicken0.9 km
  • + 114 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Waterloo (East)0.7 km
  • Elephant & Castle0.8 km
  • London Waterloo0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km
  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km
  • Borough Underground Station0.4 km