Long Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4PZ 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 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4GT, SE1 4XE, SE1 4GS, SE1 4DA, SE1 4BZ, SE1 4DB, SE1 4PN, SE1 4GR, SE1 4QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 61.8% | 52.1% | -9.7% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 30.8% | 11.5% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 53% | 48% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 33% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 4.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 48.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 3.8% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 9.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 21% | 24.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 22.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 44.8% | 27.1% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 11.6% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 10.0% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 59.8% | 55.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 54% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 31.4% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 4% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 1547.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 590.0% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Long Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 9th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 279.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 147.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £823,000 | 2019-07-22 | £781,392 |
| 194 Long Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-09-22 | £689,246 |
| 190 Long Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2003-03-07 | £714,537 |
| 192 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 1999-06-30 | £622,990 |
| 192 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £105,000 | 1999-03-31 | £465,071 |
SE1 4PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4PZ 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 892 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 | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 722 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 | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,030 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 | 2,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,100 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 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 360 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners | The Leathermarket | 181 yd | |
| Audiopartnershipplc | Unit 3 Gallery Court, 4-10 | 282 yd | |
| Workmans cafe | 14-16 | 291 yd | |
| Pizarro restaurant | Ground Floor, 194-204 | 307 yd | |
| Antico ltd t/a flour & grape | 214 | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 196 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 198 yd | |
| The britannia-smok'd | The Britannia, 44 | 318 yd | |
| The woolpack | Woolpack, 98 | 344 yd | |
| The old school yard | 109 | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 114 yd | |
| Omoide | 126 | 324 yd | |
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 348 yd | |
| Joseph's fish& chips | 83 | 348 yd | |
| Tower fried chicken ltd | 88 | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 75 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 407 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 244 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 524 yd | |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 530 yd | |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 572 yd | |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 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 | 675 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.