Area Information for London, SE1 8YQ

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Waterloo & South Bank ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Vauxhall and Camberwell Green. This page combines information for the address London, SE1 8YQ, 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 March 2002. 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 Lambeth
Ward Waterloo & South Bank
Constituency Vauxhall and Camberwell Green * 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 (Waterloo and South Bank), 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 8YQ.

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 8YQ 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 1
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 39
Flat (Converted) 27
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 71
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 15
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 68

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 31
Two People 29
Three People 8
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 69

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 31
Family Household 28
Other Household 10
Total 69

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 32
Deprived In One Dimension 28
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 69

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Vauxhall and Camberwell Green constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 66
Female 76
Total 142

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 1
10-14 3
15-19 2
20-24 14
25-29 21
30-34 19
35-39 10
40-44 9
45-49 13
50-54 15
55-59 5
60-64 7
65-69 6
70-74 6
75-79 4
80-84 2
85+ 2
Total 142

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE1 8YQ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 70% 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 100
Married 15
Separated 5
Divorced 10
Widowed 5
Total 135

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.

However, this area of the Waterloo & South Bank ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (65%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 52
Good 40
Fair 36
Bad 12
Very Bad 3
Total 143

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SE1 8YQ and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 56% 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) 74
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 13
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 12
Other 6
Total 133

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 61% 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 87
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 4
Chinese 2
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 15
Arab 3
Other 11
Total 140

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 61% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 87
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 12
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Total 143

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

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 87
10+ Years 30
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 141

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 8YQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 9
United Kingdom 92
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 3

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 57
Christian 55
Buddhist 2
Hindu 3
Jewish 2
Muslim 6
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 16
Total 142

Economic Activity Embed This

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 51
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 6
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 14
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 11
Total 135

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 12
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 1
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 69

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 33
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 24
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 11
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 2
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 11
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 10
Total 135

London, SE1 8YQ is within the Waterloo and South Bank 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 8YQ
Neighbourhood Team Address Waterloo and South Bank
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 8YQ. 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 8YQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE1 8YQ. The nearest railway station is London Waterloo East, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
London Waterloo East 260 yards
London Waterloo 450 yards
London Blackfriars 860 yards
City Thameslink 0.6 miles
London Charing Cross 0.6 miles
London Cannon Street 0.9 miles
Elephant & Castle 0.9 miles
Farringdon 1 mile
London Bridge 1.1 miles
Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) 1.1 miles
Moorgate 1.3 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.4 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.5 miles
Vauxhall 1.5 miles
Old Street 1.6 miles
London Victoria 1.7 miles
Bond Street (Elizabeth line) 1.8 miles
London Kings Cross 1.8 miles
London St Pancras International 1.8 miles
London Euston 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 8YQ. The nearest Tube station is Southwark, approximately 410 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE1 8YQ. The nearest is Oasis Academy Johanna, approximately 670 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE1 8YQ. The nearest is London Nautical, City of London Academy, approximately 130 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
London Nautical, City of London Academy 130 yards  
DLD College 860 yards  
Oasis Academy South Bank 0.5 miles
    
Haberdashers' Borough Academy 0.6 miles
    
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.7 miles
    
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Fashion Retail Academy 1.2 miles  
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 1.2 miles
    
The Grey Coat Hospital 1.3 miles
    
Birkbeck College 1.4 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE1 8YQ. The nearest is Blackfriars Medical Practice, approximately 330 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 8YQ. The nearest is Mike Clarke, approximately 540 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 8YQ. The nearest is St Thomas', approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE1 8YQ. The nearest is S Squared Ltd, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
S Squared Ltd 640 yards
Obhrai & Son Ltd 0.5 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Strand 0.5 miles
BOWINGS 0.6 miles
GREGORY SEELEY 0.6 miles
EYELINK (SECOND SIGHT LTD) 0.6 miles
Boots-London - Strand 0.7 miles
Boots-London - Cheapside 0.8 miles
David Clulow Opticians 0.8 miles
Boots-Holborn 0.8 miles

* 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.