Great Suffolk Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 0UG 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 0UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 0UH, SE1 0JE, SE1 0UQ, SE1 0HX, SE1 0UE, SE1 0NZ, SE1 0JF, SE1 0FW, SE1 0UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 0UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 0UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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 | 57.5% | 72% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 14.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 52.6% | 54.9% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 58.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 3.6% | 10.4% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 59.8% | 58% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 49.3% 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 | 62% | 49.3% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 19% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 17.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.8% 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 | 58.4% | 49.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 14.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Suffolk Street was 875.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Great Suffolk Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 20th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 34 18 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2026-02-27 | £412,000 |
| Flat 58 18 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-07 | £438,330 |
| Flat 62 18 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-05-16 | £635,781 |
| Flat 28 18 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,125 | 2025-05-06 | £425,607 |
| Unit 5 18 Great Suffolk Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,730,000 | 2025-05-02 | £1,692,156 |
SE1 0UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 0UG 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 | 159 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,916 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 | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,352 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 | 491 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 623 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | 4out of 4 | 623 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 | 631 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 | 746 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 | 474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 542 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,077 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 | 1,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,378 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 | 1,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,363 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 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 840 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 | 867 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schiller International School Royal Waterloo House , 51-55 Waterloo Road SE1 8TX | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Ground Floor, 18 | 2 yd | |
| Hilton bankside | Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 | 51 yd | |
| Cutters yard | Cutters Yard, 28 | 92 yd | |
| The table | 83 | 105 yd | |
| Bartlett mitchell | Ninth Floor Blue Fin Building, 110 | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White hart | 22 | 30 yd | |
| Mar i terra | Mar I Terra, 14 | 155 yd | |
| Mc & sons | The Charles Dickens, 160 | 189 yd | |
| The lord nelson | 243 | 216 yd | |
| The union jack nolia gallary | Union Jack, 225 | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds hill coffee | 142 | 122 yd | |
| Carnival pot ltd | Unit 6, 200 | 154 yd | |
| Lebanese grill | Railway Arch 88 | 154 yd | |
| Pollomama | 50a | 236 yd | |
| Coconut thai | 52 | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18 | 30 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 15 | 33 yd | |
| Co-operative food | 3 | 131 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply food | Unit 21, 90 | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | 3-11 | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 97 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 130 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 455 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 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 | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.