Risborough Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 0HF 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Risborough Street, London, SE1 0HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 0DY, SE1 0HE, SE1 0LN, SE1 0BS, SE1 0EA, SE1 0LH, SE1 0EH, SE1 0DB, SE1 0FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 0HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 51.3% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 48.7% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 0HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.7% 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 | 75.5% | 77.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 61.7% | 62% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 0HF this area, 4.6% 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.8% | 16.2% | -7.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 66.8% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.9% | 12% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 11.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 73.2% | 61.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, just 42.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 42.9% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 22% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 42.9% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 15.6% | 9.0% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 21.5% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.6% | 0.3% | 9.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risborough Street was 389.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Risborough Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 85th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 2 3 Risborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-06-13 | £507,568 |
| Flat 2 3 Risborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-11-13 | £585,675 |
| Flat 3 3 Risborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2023-07-20 | £1,083,462 |
| Flat 2 5 Risborough Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2020-12-11 | £783,242 |
| 5 Risborough Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,899,000 | 2020-12-11 | £1,690,200 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 0HF 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 | 183 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,178 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 | 338 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 393 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 709 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,258 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 | 1,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,388 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 622 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 963 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street pizza southwark | Basement And Part Ground Floor, 47-51 | 50 yd | |
| Spots and stripes | Railway Arch 63 And 64 | 66 yd | |
| The gentlemen barristas | 171 | 88 yd | |
| Bread street kitchen southwark | Ground Floor, 47-51 | 103 yd | |
| London fire brigade hq | 169 | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc & sons | The Charles Dickens, 160 | 55 yd | |
| The lord nelson | 243 | 139 yd | |
| The union jack nolia gallary | Union Jack, 225 | 159 yd | |
| Mar i terra | Mar I Terra, 14 | 212 yd | |
| Great guns social | Goldsmiths Arms, 96 | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollomama | 50a | 105 yd | |
| Coconut thai | 52 | 105 yd | |
| Carnival pot ltd | Unit 6, 200 | 213 yd | |
| Lebanese grill | Railway Arch 88 | 213 yd | |
| Dazz | 76 | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 15 | 212 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 | 246 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 342 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply food | Unit 21, 90 | 351 yd | |
| Co-operative food | 3 | 360 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 214 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 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 | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.