Staple Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4LS 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 Staple Street, London, SE1 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4LR, SE1 4BU, SE1 4DQ, SE1 4DL, SE1 4LP, SE1 4BT, SE1 4BX, SE1 4BJ, SE1 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 4LS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population 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 | 53.2% | 57.5% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 42.5% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
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 4LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 62.1% | 64% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 17.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 54.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 13% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 52.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 24.5% | 24% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 43.5% | 47.2% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 53.6% | 53.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 21.1% | 17.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 34.6% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 5.3% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 3.5% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Staple Street was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Staple Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 291st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.9%.
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 52 Otford House Staple Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-12-03 | £450,412 |
| Flat 7 Otford House Staple Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-03-08 | £475,052 |
| Flat 62 Otford House Staple Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-07 | £339,323 |
| Flat 19 Otford House Staple Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-08-07 | £467,691 |
| Flat 34 Otford House Staple Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-06-24 | £457,822 |
SE1 4LS 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 4LS 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,191 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 | 1,975 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 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,539 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 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 489 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 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | 3out of 4 | 703 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 719 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,597 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 | 1,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,749 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 | 2,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,066 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 | 486 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 | 5,419 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 | 168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 929 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 121 yd | |
| Workmans cafe | 14-16 | 138 yd | |
| Morley's | 60 | 252 yd | |
| Bad moon cafe | 159a | 269 yd | |
| Eagle solutions services ltd | Porlock Hall | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The old school yard | 109 | 229 yd | |
| The roebuck | 50 | 236 yd | |
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 274 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 300 yd | |
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 112 yd | |
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 342 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 342 yd | |
| Cafe nawaz | 92 | 374 yd | |
| Seafood | Seafood Tabard Street Market | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 253 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 259 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 267 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 512 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 129 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 492 yd | |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 496 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 523 yd | |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 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 | 565 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 572 yd | |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.