Great Suffolk Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 0BE is located in the Borough & Bankside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 0QR, SE1 0QX, SE1 0SH, SE1 0RB, SE1 0QZ, SE1 0BB, SE1 0BD, SE1 0BF, SE1 0RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 0BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE1 0BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.3% | 59.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 20.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 50.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 13.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 50.4% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 18.3% | 21.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 61.5% | 50.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 57.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 57.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 14.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 57.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 4.6% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Suffolk Street was 268.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Great Suffolk Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 140th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus House, 90 - 94 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,076,000 | 2018-07-24 | £5,076,000 |
| 96 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £325,920 | 2017-07-21 | £306,223 |
| Arches 37-38 86 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £163,830 | 2017-02-24 | £162,361 |
| Pegasus House, 90 - 94 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1996-05-13 | £1,261,475 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 0BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 327 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 470 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 471 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 851 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 950 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitie catering services ltd | 114 | 2 yd | |
| Lino's cafe ltd | Unit 7 Moonraker Point | 54 yd | |
| Chimichurris | 132 | 179 yd | |
| Portena at chimichurris | 132 | 192 yd | |
| The mess hall @ brigade court | Southwark Fire Station, 94 | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great guns social | Goldsmiths Arms, 96 | 203 yd | |
| The lord nelson | 243 | 243 yd | |
| The union jack nolia gallary | Union Jack, 225 | 244 yd | |
| The libertine | 125 | 254 yd | |
| Mc & sons | The Charles Dickens, 160 | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut thai | 52 | 204 yd | |
| Pollomama | 50a | 208 yd | |
| Mustard | 109 | 254 yd | |
| Sushi sashimi | 169 | 258 yd | |
| Hash | 3 | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 179 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 264 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 303 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 303 yd | |
| Tesco | 3-11 | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 57 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 80 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 701 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.