Overview of SE1 4QA

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Long Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4QA is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.

StreetScan combines information about Long Lane, London, SE1 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4PA, SE1 4LY, SE1 4PR, SE1 4QF, SE1 4QH, SE1 4PX, SE1 4QQ, SE1 4QB, SE1 4PU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 4QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.6%50.1%0.5% 51.0% -0.9%
Male50.4%49.9%-0.5% 49.0% 0.9%

Partnership Status

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 4QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single60.1%67%6.9% 37.9% 29.1%
Married: Opposite sex23.2%20.6%-2.6% 44.2% -23.6%
Married: Same sex0%1.7%1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated3.9%2.6%-1.3% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced9.2%5.2%-4.0% 9.1% -3.9%
Widowed3.6%1.4%-2.2% 6.1% -4.7%

Health

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 (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.5%53.1%0.6% 48.4% 4.7%
Good health31.9%34.8%2.9% 33.6% 1.2%
Fair health9.7%8%-1.7% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health3.7%2.1%-1.6% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health2.3%2.1%-0.2% 1.2% 0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 4QA this area, 6.7% 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 71.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.4%6.7%-9.7% 18.2% -11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.8%2.9%-3.9% 9.6% -6.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.1%5.2%-4.9% 13.4% -8.2%
Apprenticeship0%2%2.0% 5.3% -3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%9.3%-0.6% 16.9% -7.6%
Degree or Similar48.6%71.3%22.7% 33.8% 37.5%
Other8.2%2.6%-5.6% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%2.1%0.5% 1.1% 1.0%
Chinese2.7%3.4%0.7% 0.7% 2.7%
Indian3.1%4.1%1.0% 3.1% 1.0%
Pakistani0.4%2.6%2.2% 2.7% -0.1%
Other Asian2.7%3.1%0.4% 1.6% 1.5%
Black African17.9%5.7%-12.2% 2.5% 3.2%
Black Caribbean3.3%1.3%-2.0% 1.0% 0.3%
Other Black1.9%0.8%-1.1% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.3%0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.5%1.5%-1.0% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other1.6%2.1%0.5% 0.8% 1.3%
White59.9%63.4%3.5% 81.4% -18.0%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab0.2%4.9%4.7% 0.6% 4.3%
Other1.4%3.1%1.7% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.4%60.8%-2.6% 83.2% -22.4%
European Union7.4%12.9%5.5% 6.1% 6.8%
Rest of Europe1.6%1.5%-0.1% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa13.2%7.7%-5.5% 2.7% 5.0%
Middle East and Asia7.2%7.7%0.5% 5.6% 2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.6%7.7%2.1% 1.3% 6.4%
Oceania1.4%1.5%0.1% 0.3% 1.2%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.7%60.8%0.1% 83.2% -22.4%
10+ Years3.1%18.6%15.5% 9.8% 8.8%
5-10 Years7.2%7%-0.2% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years9.9%7.7%-2.2% 2.2% 5.5%
Less than 2 years19.1%5.9%-13.2% 1.9% 4.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5% 76.7% -3.2%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries4.7% 1.5% 3.2%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Oceania1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
No passport held4.2% 13.5% -9.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.3% 37.2% 11.1%
Christian27.1% 46.2% -19.1%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Jewish1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Muslim11.9% 6.5% 5.4%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered8.8% 6.0% 2.8%

Safety

Is Long Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Long Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 155th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,800
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SE1 4QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Long Lane are based on 1620 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southwark.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Long Lane, London, SE1 4QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SE1 4QA

Average Price
£641,234
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£641,234
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Lane

Average Price
£687,491
Semi-Detached
£813,327
Terraced
£680,043
Detached
£853,434
Flats/Maisonettes
£555,398
Other
£4,135,993

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 11 Printworks Apartments, 230 Long Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£567,5002024-07-19 £571,521
Flat 3 Printworks Apartments, 230 Long Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£655,0002022-11-21 £658,308
Flat 2 Printworks Apartments, 230 Long Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£460,0002020-02-04 £467,041
Flat 12 Printworks Apartments, 230 Long Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£495,0002019-12-09 £490,075
Flat 13 Printworks Apartments, 230 Long Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£605,0002018-07-24 £605,000
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SE1 4QA

Employment

SE1 4QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee199
Self-Employed33
Student (economically inactive)27
Retired18
Part-Time Employee16
Other13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities40
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Human health and social work activities30
Financial and insurance activities29
Information and communication22
Education21
Administrative and support service activities15
Other14
Accommodation and food service activities14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Construction11
Transport and storage9
Manufacturing9
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

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 4 868 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 2,210 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 2,223 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
3out of 4 2,661 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT
3out of 4 3,290 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowsfields Primary School
Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD
3out of 4 358 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Grange Primary School
Webb Street , SE1 4RP
3out of 4 397 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tower Bridge Primary School
Fair Street , SE1 2AE
3out of 4 714 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Townsend Primary School
Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ
3out of 4 717 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ
3out of 4 721 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 520 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX
- not rated 1,054 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ
4out of 4 1,268 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
South Bank University Academy
Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP
3out of 4 1,297 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN
4out of 4 1,327 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 1,873 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 2,045 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 2,389 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 3,114 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 3,291 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 565 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 5,176 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beormund Primary School
Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS
3out of 4 350 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Christian School
40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU
- not rated 518 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY
- not rated 946 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA
- not rated 1,242 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London College of Printing & Distributive Trades
Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB
- not rated 1,315 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizarro restaurantGround Floor, 194-204168 yd
Antico ltd t/a flour & grape214168 yd
Gail's bakery/cafeUnit B2, 194-204170 yd
BaccalaUnit B3, 194-204170 yd
Mooboo105196 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Simon the tanner23154 yd
The leather exchange15271 yd
The other room beer bar60301 yd
The woolpackWoolpack, 98329 yd
The george40332 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Basilico ltd103215 yd
Joseph's fish& chips83215 yd
Tower fried chicken ltd88262 yd
Long lane fish bar154271 yd
Omoide126274 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's17196 yd
Sainsbury's local14258 yd
Tesco67-69313 yd
Sainsbury's58a493 yd
TescoTesco, 34578 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Tabard Gardens
Tabard Street
artificial grass pitch363 yd
No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio
TOWER BRIDGE ROAD
health and fitness suite479 yd
St Saviours & St Olaves School
NEW KENT ROAD
518 yd
Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed)
51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool587 yd
Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys
Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street
swimming pool598 yd
T47 (Closed)
St. Thomas Street
599 yd
Pure Gym (Borough)
UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE
health and fitness suite618 yd
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road
627 yd
The Downside Fisher Youth Club
COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool635 yd
Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre
LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET
health and fitness suite666 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed66.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.