Tabard Garden Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4BU 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 Tabard Garden Estate, London, SE1 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4DQ, SE1 4BT, SE1 4LS, SE1 4BS, SE1 4LR, SE1 4BX, SE1 4BL, SE1 4XE, SE1 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.7% | 48.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 64.3% | 67.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 13.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 56.3% | 54.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 31% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 53.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 22.6% | 23.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 20.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -31.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 59.5% | 48.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 9% | 17.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.7% 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 | 57.3% | 48.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 30.7% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 6.5% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tabard Garden Estate was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Tabard Garden Estate has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 41st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.6%.

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 14 Crayford House Tabard Garden Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2024-02-23 | £401,345 |
| Flat 28 Crayford House Tabard Garden Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-06-17 | £508,691 |
| Flat 34 Crayford House Tabard Garden Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2022-02-18 | £416,202 |
| Flat 10 Crayford House Staple Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2018-05-11 | £326,034 |
| Flat 20 Crayford House Tabard Garden Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-10-11 | £431,358 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4BU 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 | 107 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,167 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 | 2,028 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 | 2,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,538 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 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 435 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 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 683 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 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 751 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,800 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 | 2,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,030 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 | 524 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 | 5,365 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 | 126 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 979 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiopartnershipplc | Unit 3 Gallery Court, 4-10 | 138 yd | |
| Workmans cafe | 14-16 | 149 yd | |
| Eagle solutions services ltd | Porlock Hall | 262 yd | |
| Skinners | The Leathermarket | 267 yd | |
| Morley's | 60 | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The old school yard | 109 | 227 yd | |
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 242 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 246 yd | |
| The roebuck | 50 | 289 yd | |
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 58 yd | |
| Cafe nawaz | 92 | 347 yd | |
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 366 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 366 yd | |
| Omoide | 126 | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 218 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 280 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 304 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 173 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 526 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 536 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 550 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 | 560 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 194.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.