Area Information for London, SE1 4FW

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Chaucer ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This page combines information for the address London, SE1 4FW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 2001. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Chaucer
Constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chaucer), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE1 4FW.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE1 4FW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 7
Terraced 11
Flat (Purpose-Built) 70
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 89
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 51% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 4
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 30
Rented: Other Social 14
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 87

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 15
Two People 26
Three People 23
Four People 12
Five People 3
Six People 8
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 87

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 16
Family Household 55
Other Household 18
Total 89

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 36
Deprived In One Dimension 34
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 88

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Chaucer ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 167
Female 232
Total 399

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Chaucer ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 20
10-14 34
15-19 28
20-24 121
25-29 60
30-34 22
35-39 31
40-44 11
45-49 11
50-54 18
55-59 13
60-64 8
65-69 4
70-74 2
75-79 1
80-84 3
85+ 3
Total 401

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE1 4FW there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 65% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 258
Married 42
Separated 6
Divorced 18
Widowed 8
Total 332

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 232
Good 118
Fair 37
Bad 11
Very Bad 2
Total 400

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SE1 4FW and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 59% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 195
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 56
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 21
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 25
Other 8
Total 332

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 37% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 149
Mixed Ethnicity 27
Indian 42
Pakistani 11
Bangladeshi 43
Chinese 31
Other Asian 11
Black African 39
Black Caribbean 19
Other Black/African/Caribbean 6
Arab 6
Other 13
Total 397

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 192
European Union 55
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 25
Middle East and Asia 84
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 34
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 398

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 15% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 192
10+ Years 60
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 113
Total 400

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE1 4FW.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 228
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 62
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 12
Middle East or Asia 59
North America or Caribbean 9
Central and South America 11

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 126
Christian 118
Buddhist 6
Hindu 22
Jewish 0
Muslim 73
Sikh 4
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 46
Total 399

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Chaucer ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 54% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 70
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 179
Retired 11
Looking After Home or Family 19
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 6
Total 329

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 20
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 118

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 31
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 10
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 181
Total 332

London, SE1 4FW is within the Chaucer policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE1 4FW
Neighbourhood Team Address Chaucer
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE1 4FW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE1 4FW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest railway station is Elephant & Castle, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elephant & Castle 770 yards
London Bridge 0.7 miles
London Waterloo East 1 mile
London Cannon Street 1 mile
London Waterloo 1.2 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.2 miles
London Blackfriars 1.2 miles
City Thameslink 1.4 miles
Wapping 1.5 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.6 miles
Vauxhall 1.6 miles
Rotherhithe 1.6 miles
South Bermondsey 1.6 miles
Moorgate 1.6 miles
London Charing Cross 1.7 miles
Canada Water 1.7 miles
Shadwell 1.7 miles
Farringdon 1.8 miles
Surrey Quays 1.8 miles
Denmark Hill 1.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest Tube station is Borough, approximately 680 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest is Ark Globe Academy, approximately 90 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 90 yards
    
Victory Primary School 440 yards
    
Grange Primary School 610 yards
    
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 670 yards
    
Charles Dickens Primary School 800 yards
    
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough 810 yards
    
Snowsfields Primary School 810 yards
    
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie half a mile
    
Robert Browning Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Surrey Square Primary School 0.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest is Ark Globe Academy, approximately 90 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 90 yards
    
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 250 yards
    
South Bank University Academy 0.5 miles
    
Haberdashers' Borough Academy 0.5 miles
    
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.7 miles
    
Ark Walworth Academy 0.8 miles
    
Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.8 miles
    
Oasis Academy South Bank 0.9 miles
    
St Michael's Catholic College 1 mile
    
London Nautical, City of London Academy 1.1 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest is Falmouth Road Group Practice, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest is Tower Bridge Dental Surgery, approximately 470 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest is Guy's Hospital, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE1 4FW. The nearest is South London Resource Centre, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.