Great Dover Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4YF 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 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 4JZ, SE1 4EF, SE1 4ES, SE1 4YJ, SE1 4JR, SE1 4EX, SE1 4JY, SE1 4EU, SE1 4EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 4YF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% | 61.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 10.6% |
| Male | 39.3% | 38.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -10.6% |
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 4YF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.6% 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 | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 57.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -41.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -8.9% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 67.5% | 58.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 35.9% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4YF this area, 1.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.7% | 68.6% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 51.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 24.7% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% 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 | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 11.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 57.2% | 51% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 64.5% | 54.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 55% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 23.8% | 11.4% | -12.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 25.1% | 18.6% | 1.9% | 23.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Dover Street was 232.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Great Dover Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 180th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Great Dover Street, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2001-02-26 | £1,453,710 |
SE1 4YF 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 4YF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 339 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 81 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 1,106 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 | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Webb Street , SE1 4RP | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,675 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 | 2,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,124 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 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 60 | 2 yd | |
| Bad moon cafe | 159a | 117 yd | |
| Ark globe academy | Globe Academy Secondary School | 223 yd | |
| Nandos | 225-227 | 278 yd | |
| Tokoton ramen | 25 | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The roebuck | 50 | 103 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 278 yd | ||
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 282 yd | |
| Colab tavern | 16 | 316 yd | |
| Royal oak | Royal Oak, 44 | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 282 yd | |
| Phat bite | 29 | 282 yd | |
| Molinillo pure cacao | 31 | 309 yd | |
| Long lane fish bar | 154 | 357 yd | |
| Fried chicken | 161 | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 12 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 171 | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 502 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 137 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 253 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 699 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 | 726 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (London Bridge) (Closed) 51-55 51-55 St. Thomas Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 822 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 882 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 | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| 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 | 29.4% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.