Sanctuary Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 1ED 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 Sanctuary Street, London, SE1 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1EA, SE1 1EP, SE1 1QN, SE1 1EH, SE1 1JX, SE1 1QL, SE1 1JU, SE1 1EJ, SE1 1RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 1ED is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 39% | 44.5% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 61% | 55.5% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 1ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.2% 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 | 52.3% | 75.2% | 22.9% | 37.9% | 37.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 19.8% | -20.4% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.7%) 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 | 62.7% | 67.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 26.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around SE1 1ED this area, 2% 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 84.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.5% | 84.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 50.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 76.3% | 65.8% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 60.2% | 52.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 16.9% | 22.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 53.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 12.8% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanctuary Street was 1835.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 274.4% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Sanctuary Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 5th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 517.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 94.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sanctuary Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-02 | £479,960 |
| 6 Sanctuary Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2005-05-13 | £545,259 |
| 2 Sanctuary Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2004-07-21 | £890,290 |
SE1 1ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE1 1ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,744 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 | 1,779 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 | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 70 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 | 234 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 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 867 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 | 132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,357 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 | 1,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,640 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 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 562 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 704 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply morroccan cafe | 212 | 51 yd | |
| City hotel london | 200 | 51 yd | |
| Al masar restaurant | Basement And Ground Floor, 214-216 | 51 yd | |
| German doner kebab | Basement And Ground Floor, 222-224 | 56 yd | |
| Rice coming noodle bar | Ground Floor, 218-220 | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lant street | First Floor, 59-61 | 20 yd | |
| Trinity | 202-206 | 51 yd | |
| The gladstone | 64 | 57 yd | |
| Dover castle ph | 6A | 148 yd | |
| The lord clyde | Lord Clyde, 27 | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken valley | 208 | 51 yd | |
| Tru chicken | 226 | 51 yd | |
| Birds hill coffee ltd | 14 | 80 yd | |
| Snog frozen yogurt | Ground Floor, 293-295 | 151 yd | |
| Bon appetit | St George The Martyr C Of E Church | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 256 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 363 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 386 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (London Bridge) Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym BOROUGH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 622 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 702 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.