Burbage Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4EW 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 Burbage Close, London, SE1 4EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4EP, SE1 4EN, SE1 4EH, SE1 4AL, SE1 4EJ, SE1 4EQ, SE1 4EE, SE1 4ER, SE1 4AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 51.9% | 61.4% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 21.1% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 18.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 36.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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 | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 20% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 17.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 57.9% | 53.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 12.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 20.4% | 15.3% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 53.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 30.6% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3.7% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burbage Close was 209.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burbage Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 217th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

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 7 Alleyn House Burbage Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-12-05 | £534,504 |
| Flat 7 Alleyn House Burbage Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2013-10-07 | £260,436 |
| Flat 15 Alleyn House Burbage Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2012-05-04 | £352,773 |
| Flat 14 Alleyn House Burbage Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-08-25 | £332,675 |
| Flat 1 Alleyn House Burbage Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-02-16 | £359,972 |
SE1 4EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4EW 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 | 79 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,100 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 | 1,725 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 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 777 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 942 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 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,632 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 | 1,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,211 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 | 63 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 843 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 | 863 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 900 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokoton ramen | 25 | 59 yd | |
| Kinder kitchen ltd | 27 | 75 yd | |
| Ark globe academy | Globe Academy Secondary School | 154 yd | |
| Bad moon cafe | 159a | 160 yd | |
| Presse | Peveril Garderns Studio, 140 | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 59 yd | |
| The roebuck | 50 | 340 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 346 yd | ||
| Rising sun | 98 | 356 yd | |
| Colab tavern | 16 | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 59 yd | |
| Phat bite | 29 | 59 yd | |
| Molinillo pure cacao | 31 | 72 yd | |
| Fried chicken | 161 | 271 yd | |
| Maxy's fried chicken | 175 | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 369 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 511 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 133 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 135 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 302 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 644 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 922 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 | 957 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 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 | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.