Borough High Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 1JH is located in the Chaucer 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 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1DB, SE1 1HX, SE1 1HY, SE1 1JS, SE1 1JJ, SE1 1NY, SE1 1QW, SE1 6ED, SE1 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 1JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 45.7% | 47.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 52.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 1JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 75.2% | 72.5% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 62.9% | 68.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 23.9% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 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 1JH this area, 6.1% 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 73% | 75.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.1% | 71.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 65.6% | 55.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 54.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough High Street was 684.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.1% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough High Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 34th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 297.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 Borough High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,736,000 | 2014-10-29 | £2,998,150 |
| 301 - 303 Borough High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2013-11-27 | £2,267,426 |
SE1 1JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1JH 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 | 125 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,579 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 | 1,736 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 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,144 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 | 119 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 | 398 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 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 749 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 | 230 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,233 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 | 1,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,583 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 | 731 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 | 411 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 581 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese yama sushi | 6 | 27 yd | |
| Metropolitan police | Southwark Police Station, 323 | 65 yd | |
| Rao deli | 304 | 74 yd | |
| West indies kitchen @ ship | The Ship, 68 | 110 yd | |
| Green and fortune associates ltd | 18 | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | 68 | 113 yd | |
| The gladstone | 64 | 154 yd | |
| Trinity | 202-206 | 190 yd | |
| Lant street | First Floor, 59-61 | 195 yd | |
| The ministry | 79-81 | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snog frozen yogurt | Ground Floor, 293-295 | 47 yd | |
| Lo banh mi | Unit 1, 304 | 65 yd | |
| Asia villa | 302 | 74 yd | |
| Hash | 3 | 168 yd | |
| Chicken valley | 208 | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 236 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 409 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 473 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 | 564 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 650 yd | |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 771 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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.