Prioress Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4UZ is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prioress Street, London, SE1 4UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4XB, SE1 4UX, SE1 4TE, SE1 4XD, SE1 4TU, SE1 4EE, SE1 4TT, SE1 4TQ, SE1 4EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 4UZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4UZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 58.6% | 53.8% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 26.7% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 55.8% | 51.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 30.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 10.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 49.3% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 16.8% | 23% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 20.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 56.7% | 49.7% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -31.7% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 48.9% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 15% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 49.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 35% | 30.0% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 4.4% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prioress Street was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Prioress Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

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 14 Tabard Centre Prioress Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2024-02-23 | £1,515,494 |
| Flat 4 Tabard Centre Prioress Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2017-12-21 | £904,545 |
| Flat 9 Tabard Centre Prioress Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £916,000 | 2017-12-14 | £941,550 |
| Flat 12 Tabard Centre Prioress Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2014-08-22 | £1,195,366 |
| Flat 14 Tabard Centre Prioress Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £686,500 | 2011-11-15 | £1,121,622 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4UZ 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 | 107 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 898 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 | 1,928 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 | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,121 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 | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,842 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 | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,349 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 | 253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 583 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 | 739 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presse | Peveril Garderns Studio, 140 | 50 yd | |
| Tower mangal and meze restaurant | 57 | 157 yd | |
| Tokoton ramen | 25 | 159 yd | |
| Kinder kitchen ltd | 27 | 202 yd | |
| Caffe latino | 44 | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 159 yd | |
| The george | 40 | 209 yd | |
| The other room beer bar | 60 | 228 yd | |
| Stansfeld oxford & bermondsey club | 3 | 291 yd | |
| Simon the tanner | 231 | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing loong | 59 | 157 yd | |
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 159 yd | |
| Phat bite | 29 | 159 yd | |
| Molinillo pure cacao | 31 | 191 yd | |
| Basilico ltd | 103 | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 67-69 | 160 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 371 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 394 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 468 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 168 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 338 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 345 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 616 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.