Borough High Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 1XN 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 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1XF, SE1 1GN, SE1 1RQ, SE1 1XW, SE1 1GJ, SE1 1GE, SE1 1NL, SE1 1XU, SE1 1GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 1XN is primarily male, with 59% 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% | 41% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 61% | 59% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 1XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 55.6% | 62.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 24.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 72.1% | 70.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 21.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -11.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1XN this area, 3.7% 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 80%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 80% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.7% | 78% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 20.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 10.6% | 3.2% | -7.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 12.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 8.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough High Street was 3887.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 693.0% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Borough High Street has the highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 457.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

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 2 5 Calverts Building, 52 Borough High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-05-26 | £1,355,870 |
| Flat 2 5 Calverts Building, 52 Borough High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-05-26 | £1,355,870 |
| 52A Borough High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2018-09-25 | £2,012,133 |
| 2 Calvert'S Buildings, 52 Borough High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2006-03-10 | £1,781,458 |
SE1 1XN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 183 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 83 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 74 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,185 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 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 236 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 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 869 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 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 1,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,767 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 | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,536 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,002 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 | 1,127 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tas restaurant | Ground Floor & Basement, 72-74 | 25 yd | |
| Indian gourmet | Ground Floor, 64 | 30 yd | |
| Honest burgers | Basement, 5-7 | 46 yd | |
| Pho | 9 | 47 yd | |
| The breakfast club | 11 | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The bridge tap | 32-34 | 70 yd | |
| The southwark tavern | 22 | 74 yd | |
| The george inn | George Inn, 75-77 | 80 yd | |
| St christopher's | 121 | 82 yd | |
| Katzenjammers | Part Basement The Hop Exchang, 24 | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken hub london bridge ltd | 62 | 30 yd | |
| Subway | 65 | 120 yd | |
| Padre limited | Unit 56 Jubilee Place Borough Market, 8 | 149 yd | |
| Flat cap coffee co ltd | 8 | 152 yd | |
| Food and forest | 3 Three Crown Square, 6-8 | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 99 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 193 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 441 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (London Bridge) Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym BOROUGH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 203 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 576 yd | |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 23.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.