Law Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4EA 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 Law Street, London, SE1 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4DZ, SE1 4DR, SE1 4DY, SE1 4XQ, SE1 4UR, SE1 4DP, SE1 4DT, SE1 4XG, SE1 4UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 4EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 52.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 43.2% | 47.5% | 4.3% | 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 4EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 58.8% | 64.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 21.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 46.2% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 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.
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 45.9% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 14.9% | 2.4% | -12.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 21.9% | 22.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 19.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 45.6% | 39% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 31.8% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 2.4% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Law Street was 147.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Law Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 317th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.

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 22 Chilham House Law Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2020-04-02 | £446,346 |
| Flat 17 Chilham House Law Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-03-31 | £357,104 |
| Flat 14A Chilham House Law Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-09-19 | £324,016 |
| Flat 19 Chilham House Law Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-11-14 | £322,176 |
| Flat 14 Chilham House Law Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2008-03-13 | £311,464 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4EA 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,041 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 | 1,920 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 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 659 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 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 878 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,766 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 | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 302 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 | 5,466 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 | 368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad moon cafe | 159a | 119 yd | |
| Morley's | 60 | 210 yd | |
| Tokoton ramen | 25 | 237 yd | |
| Presse | Peveril Garderns Studio, 140 | 248 yd | |
| Kinder kitchen ltd | 27 | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 237 yd | |
| The roebuck | 50 | 283 yd | |
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 344 yd | |
| The other room beer bar | 60 | 362 yd | |
| The george | 40 | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 237 yd | |
| Phat bite | 29 | 237 yd | |
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 274 yd | |
| Molinillo pure cacao | 31 | 281 yd | |
| Hing loong | 59 | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 481 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 137 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 307 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 345 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 750 yd | |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 760 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 | 788 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.