Long Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4PH is located in the London Bridge & West Bermondsey 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 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4AU, SE1 3YB, SE1 4BA, SE1 4ND, SE1 1YN, SE1 3PT, SE1 4GQ, SE1 3RY, SE1 3YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 4PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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 | 72.7% | 70.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 32.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 59.4% | 55.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.3% | 17% | -8.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 50.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.3% 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 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 26.6% | 16.1% | -10.5% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 43.6% | 39.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -42.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 66.1% | 57.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 57.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 23.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 8.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Long Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 382nd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

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 2 89 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2024-12-13 | £362,940 |
| Flat 2 89 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2024-10-17 | £360,347 |
| Flat 3 89 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2024-10-10 | £322,742 |
| 89 Long Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,050 | 2017-10-27 | £19,724 |
| Flat 3 89 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-08-31 | £256,091 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Long Lane, London, SE1 4PH has low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
3 of 3 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Long Lane, London, SE1 4PH has low surface water flood risk.
3 of 3 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4PH 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 | 115 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,244 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 | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 394 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 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 711 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 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 1,378 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 | 1,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,909 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 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,317 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 36 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 104 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workmans cafe | 14-16 | 96 yd | |
| Eagle solutions services ltd | Porlock Hall | 109 yd | |
| Audiopartnershipplc | Unit 3 Gallery Court, 4-10 | 117 yd | |
| Soho gyms | Empire Square West | 159 yd | |
| Canela esspresso bar | 93 | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The old school yard | 109 | 2 yd | |
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 148 yd | |
| The miller | The Old Miller Of Mansfield, 96-101 | 190 yd | |
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 211 yd | |
| The kings arms public house | 65 | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe nawaz | 92 | 189 yd | |
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 191 yd | |
| Double happy | 11 | 191 yd | |
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 240 yd | |
| Seafood | Seafood Tabard Street Market | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 87 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 369 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 415 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 142 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 | 337 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 337 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 460 yd | |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 673 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.