Great Dover Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4LD is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2004-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4YH, SE1 4LB, SE1 4GG, SE1 4HT, SE1 4XU, SE1 1BJ, SE1 4XX, SE1 1BA, SE1 4LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4LD 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 4LD, 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 4LD 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 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Dover Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 130th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

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 101 Ratcliffe Court Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-01-05 | £1,050,686 |
| Flat 91 Ratcliffe Court Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-02-21 | £664,697 |
| Flat 103 Ratcliffe Court Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,151,000 | 2022-01-21 | £1,180,665 |
| Flat 98 Ratcliffe Court Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-01-27 | £477,906 |
| Flat 92 Ratcliffe Court Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £584,500 | 2020-12-18 | £551,258 |
SE1 4LD 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 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 1,711 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 | 2,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,414 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 | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,787 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 | 594 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 | 211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 585 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 770 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 849 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green and fortune associates ltd | 18 | 114 yd | |
| Etc. venues | First Floor Prospero House, 241 | 157 yd | |
| Simply indian | 25 | 181 yd | |
| Two dots | 29 | 181 yd | |
| Japanese yama sushi | 6 | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 120 yd | |
| Dover castle ph | 6A | 156 yd | |
| The gladstone | 64 | 209 yd | |
| Trinity | 202-206 | 224 yd | |
| The roebuck | 50 | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 181 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 181 yd | |
| Snog frozen yogurt | Ground Floor, 293-295 | 182 yd | |
| Chicken valley | 208 | 224 yd | |
| Tru chicken | 226 | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 250 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 403 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 370 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 | 490 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 532 yd | |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 664 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 696 yd | |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 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 | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.