Great Dover Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4LB is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4LD, SE1 4XU, SE1 4YH, SE1 4XX, SE1 4LG, SE1 4GG, SE1 4YQ, SE1 4HT, SE1 4XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4LB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.7% | 47.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 52.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 4LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 72.2% | 66.8% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 24.2% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 64% | 63.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4LB this area, 3.9% 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 79.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 79.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 45.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 65.5% | 62.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 63.8% | 57.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 57.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 16.9% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 6.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Dover Street was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.9% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Great Dover Street has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 10th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 48 Longstone Court, 22 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-01-23 | £438,785 |
| Flat 24 Longstone Court, 22 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-12-19 | £478,593 |
| Flat 26 Longstone Court, 22 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2025-03-20 | £365,433 |
| Flat 4 Longstone Court, 22 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-28 | £295,593 |
| Flat 20 Longstone Court, 22 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-05-17 | £565,959 |
SE1 4LB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 244 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 61 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,370 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 | 1,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,418 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 | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 385 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,547 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 | 1,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,819 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 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 395 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green and fortune associates ltd | 18 | 150 yd | |
| Soho gyms | Empire Square West | 162 yd | |
| Simply indian | 25 | 162 yd | |
| Two dots | 29 | 162 yd | |
| Etc. venues | First Floor Prospero House, 241 | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 94 yd | |
| Dover castle ph | 6A | 164 yd | |
| The roebuck | 50 | 210 yd | |
| The gladstone | 64 | 232 yd | |
| Trinity | 202-206 | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 162 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 162 yd | |
| Snog frozen yogurt | Ground Floor, 293-295 | 217 yd | |
| Seafood | Seafood Tabard Street Market | 223 yd | |
| Oshpaz | Oshpaz Tabard Street Market | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 401 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 455 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 339 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 | 478 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 524 yd | |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 634 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 678 yd | |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 691 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.