Bowling Green Place is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 1YL is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowling Green Place, London, SE1 1YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1YX, SE1 3YD, SE1 3PU, SE1 1YN, SE1 1YF, SE1 3PT, SE1 1YH, SE1 1YQ, SE1 3YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 1YL 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 | 57.9% | 51.3% | -6.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 42.1% | 48.7% | 6.6% | 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 1YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.5% 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 | 69.3% | 80.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 42.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 13% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -31.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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% | 57.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1YL this area, 5.5% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.2% | 70.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 14% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Indian | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 14.7% | 5.6% | -9.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 45.1% | 39.9% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, just 41.2% 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 | 59.6% | 41.2% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 16.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 24.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.6% 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 | 55.8% | 40.9% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.5% | 10.7% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 27.8% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 25.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 12% | 0.3% | 11.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowling Green Place was 357.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bowling Green Place has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 93rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 1 Bowling Green Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-12-20 | £747,274 |
| Flat 7 1 Bowling Green Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-11-04 | £713,586 |
| Flat 10 1 Bowling Green Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-06-25 | £716,693 |
| 1 - 2 Bowling Green Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2016-06-30 | £126,609 |
| Flat 10 1 Bowling Green Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-03-30 | £660,398 |
SE1 1YL 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 1YL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 205 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,501 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 | 2,104 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 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 946 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 | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 989 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 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,640 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 | 1,542 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 | 2,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,739 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 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,378 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 | 276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 948 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 | 1,113 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canela esspresso bar | 93 | 135 yd | |
| Eagle solutions services ltd | Porlock Hall | 140 yd | |
| Crol and co london bridge | 66a | 168 yd | |
| Uncommon | Asra House, 1 | 202 yd | |
| Pret a manger | Ground Floor, 167 | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The miller | The Old Miller Of Mansfield, 96-101 | 137 yd | |
| The old school yard | 109 | 155 yd | |
| The kings arms public house | 65 | 168 yd | |
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 196 yd | |
| Belushis & st christophers village | 161-165 | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe nawaz | 92 | 135 yd | |
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 222 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 222 yd | |
| Seafood | Seafood Tabard Street Market | 225 yd | |
| Oshpaz | Oshpaz Tabard Street Market | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 222 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 259 yd | |
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 413 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 541 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 | 187 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 416 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 584 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 283.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 266.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.