Great Dover Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4XR is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1BE, SE1 1BA, SE1 1BF, SE1 1BB, SE1 1JD, SE1 1BG, SE1 4YB, SE1 1BJ, SE1 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE1 4XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.5% 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 | 84.7% | 82.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 44.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -31.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 75.4% | 65.2% | -10.2% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 22.5% | 29.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
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 4XR 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 70.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 82.4% | 70.9% | -11.5% | 33.8% | 37.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78% | 62.9% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 62.3% | 49.1% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 21.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 12.9% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.2% 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 | 59.3% | 48.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 13.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 15.9% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Dover Street was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Great Dover Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 125th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 12 Kittiwake Court, 4 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-07-11 | £458,224 |
| Flat 11 Kittiwake Court, 4 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-06-17 | £630,133 |
| Flat 3 Kittiwake Court, 4 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-05-06 | £482,456 |
| Flat 11 Kittiwake Court, 4 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-06-24 | £612,066 |
| Flat 12 Kittiwake Court, 4 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2016-02-01 | £523,684 |
SE1 4XR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4XR 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 | 145 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 54 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 1,623 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 | 1,790 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 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,448 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 | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 628 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 795 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 953 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks coffee company | 223-237 | 52 yd | |
| Etc. venues | First Floor Prospero House, 241 | 80 yd | |
| Rice coming noodle bar | Ground Floor, 218-220 | 94 yd | |
| German doner kebab | Basement And Ground Floor, 222-224 | 104 yd | |
| Al masar restaurant | Basement And Ground Floor, 214-216 | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover castle ph | 6A | 14 yd | |
| Trinity | 202-206 | 106 yd | |
| The gladstone | 64 | 113 yd | |
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 125 yd | |
| Lant street | First Floor, 59-61 | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood | Seafood Tabard Street Market | 106 yd | |
| Oshpaz | Oshpaz Tabard Street Market | 106 yd | |
| Chicken valley | 208 | 106 yd | |
| Tru chicken | 226 | 106 yd | |
| Pizza 2 go | 15 | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 219 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 263 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 368 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 451 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 165 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 | 367 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 470 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.