Long Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4QB 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 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4QH, SE1 4BZ, SE1 4DB, SE1 4DA, SE1 4PA, SE1 4DD, SE1 4QA, SE1 4PZ, SE1 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 4QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4QB, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.1% | 67% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 20.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 53.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 4QB 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 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 Levels | 10.1% | 5.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 71.3% | 22.7% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 17.9% | 5.7% | -12.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 59.9% | 63.4% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 63.4% | 60.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 60.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 18.6% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 5.9% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 260th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Long Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-08-16 | £390,536 |
| Flat B 228 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £742,500 | 2016-12-02 | £686,228 |
| Flat A 228 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-10-09 | £826,242 |
| 220 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2014-07-18 | £606,505 |
| Ground Floor Flat 222 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2010-08-20 | £555,074 |
SE1 4QB 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 4QB 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 | 199 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,190 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 | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 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 | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,209 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 | 1,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,092 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 | 2,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,137 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 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,143 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 | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 434 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 802 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 | 188 yd | |
| Pizarro restaurant | Ground Floor, 194-204 | 235 yd | |
| Antico ltd t/a flour & grape | 214 | 235 yd | |
| Gail's bakery/cafe | Unit B2, 194-204 | 237 yd | |
| Baccala | Unit B3, 194-204 | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 119 yd | |
| The leather exchange | 15 | 228 yd | |
| The woolpack | Woolpack, 98 | 331 yd | |
| The other room beer bar | 60 | 351 yd | |
| The george | 40 | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 195 yd | |
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 274 yd | |
| Joseph's fish& chips | 83 | 274 yd | |
| Omoide | 126 | 293 yd | |
| Tower fried chicken ltd | 88 | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 38 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 14 | 335 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 298 yd |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 511 yd | |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 565 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 592 yd | |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.7% |
| 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 | 2.7% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.