Long Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4BL 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 Long Lane, London, SE1 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4BN, SE1 4PW, SE1 4PJ, SE1 4BW, SE1 4BJ, SE1 4LR, SE1 4BU, SE1 3RQ, SE1 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 67.5% | 70.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 19.4% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 53.1% | 45.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 43.4% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 21.8% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 44.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 31.4% | 21% | -10.4% | 2.5% | 18.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 35.1% | 38.5% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -42.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 49% | 55.3% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 15% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 20.9% | 11.7% | -9.2% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.6% | 55.3% | 9.7% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 28.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 8.3% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 3.4% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 196.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Long Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 239th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 9 Aylesford House Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-26 | £375,866 |
| Flat 33 Aylesford House Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2022-09-28 | £399,786 |
| Flat 4 Aylesford House Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2021-06-30 | £331,667 |
| Flat 18 Aylesford House Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-04-16 | £352,597 |
| Flat 14 Aylesford House Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-03-09 | £303,412 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4BL 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 | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,227 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 | 2,050 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 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,588 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 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,799 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 | 2,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,962 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 | 590 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 | 5,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 973 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workmans cafe | 14-16 | 98 yd | |
| Audiopartnershipplc | Unit 3 Gallery Court, 4-10 | 98 yd | |
| Eagle solutions services ltd | Porlock Hall | 186 yd | |
| Canela esspresso bar | 93 | 272 yd | |
| Skinners | The Leathermarket | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The old school yard | 109 | 155 yd | |
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 171 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 236 yd | |
| The miller | The Old Miller Of Mansfield, 96-101 | 271 yd | |
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 88 yd | |
| Cafe nawaz | 92 | 272 yd | |
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 315 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 315 yd | |
| Seafood | Seafood Tabard Street Market | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 518 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 232 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 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 | 484 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 594 yd | |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 624 yd | |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 640 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 | 233.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.