SE1 0DH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00177506 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE1 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE1 0DH.
247
31
£ 66,700 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE1 0DH 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.
Area Character
With 67% economic activity and an average age of 31, SE1 0DH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0DH. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE1 0DH is above average at 135 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
Charles Dickens Primary School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- The miller0.9 km
- The old school yard0.8 km
- Flowers of the forest0.5 km
- London south bank university students union0.6 km
- Rockingham arms0.5 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
371 nearby- Ark globe academy0.8 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- Premier inn0.8 km
- Smokin sin0.8 km
- Tas restaurant0.8 km
- + 366 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Guasacaca0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's local0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
177 nearby- Borough food & wine0.8 km
- Dez amore0.2 km
- Royal food and wine0.8 km
- Sticks & ceviche0.2 km
- Velyou supermarket0.4 km
- + 172 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Orient street short breaks0.7 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.3 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Novotel london city south0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Falafel lover0.5 km
- Five star fish bar0.8 km
- Golden sun0.4 km
- M m kiosk0.8 km
- Maxy's fried chicken0.8 km
- + 115 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo (East)0.7 km
- London Waterloo0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
- Borough Underground Station0.5 km
- Borough Underground Station0.5 km
- Borough Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10DH · Data under Open Government Licence