King James Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 0DL is located in the St George's 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 King James Street, London, SE1 0DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 0DQ, SE1 0GB, SE1 0DG, SE1 0QN, SE1 0AJ, SE1 0RW, SE1 0SE, SE1 0RE, SE1 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 0DL is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 37.4% | 45.2% | 7.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 62.6% | 54.8% | -7.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 0DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.1% 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 | 74.1% | 73.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 35.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.5% | 10.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -33.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 55.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around SE1 0DL this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 8.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 8% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 53.4% | 22.5% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 27% | 12.9% | -14.1% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 45.5% | 43.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 22.5% | 10.2% | -12.3% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 13.5% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.3% | 49.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 26.8% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 7.1% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King James Street was 422.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
King James Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 71st highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Gibbings House King James Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2017-12-13 | £400,827 |
| Flat 2 Gibbings House King James Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2015-09-14 | £467,505 |
| Flat 2 Gibbings House King James Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-04-09 | £347,487 |
| Flat 10 Gibbings House King James Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2009-03-06 | £300,792 |
| Flat 1 Gibbings House King James Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2006-03-10 | £318,828 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 0DL 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 | 129 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,345 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 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,813 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 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,340 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 | 144 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Foundation 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 | 382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 849 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 885 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 | 1,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 255 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 262 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 731 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 954 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge kebab ltd | 29 | 89 yd | |
| The duke of york also t/a borough burger box | Duke Of York, 47 | 128 yd | |
| Portena at chimichurris | 132 | 164 yd | |
| Chimichurris | 132 | 166 yd | |
| The venue | 103-108 | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ministry | 79-81 | 252 yd | |
| The libertine | 125 | 255 yd | |
| Italian beer company connection limtied | Unit A, 40-42 | 259 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit A, 40-42 | 259 yd | |
| Ship | 68 | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops pizza | 86 | 201 yd | |
| Mustard | 109 | 255 yd | |
| Focacceria | Unit A, 40-42 | 259 yd | |
| Hermanos taco house | Unit A, 40-42 | 259 yd | |
| Pizzeria napoletana | Unit A, 40-42 | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 44-46 | 89 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 166 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 259 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 342 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 234 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 529 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 742 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 328 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 325.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.