Searles Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 4YY is located in the North Walworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Searles Road, London, SE1 4YY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 1PY, SE17 1PZ, SE17 1PE, SE1 4AJ, SE1 4YT, SE1 4YL, SE17 1PA, SE17 1PD, SE1 4YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 4YY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4YY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.7% 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 | 62.2% | 69.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 22.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 56.6% | 51.3% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4YY this area, 4% 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 65%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 65% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 31.2% |
| Other | 14.3% | 3.5% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 63.5% | 52.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 20.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 10% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 14.8% | 21.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 7.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Searles Road was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Searles Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Newington and the 80th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 2 70 Searles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2022-07-05 | £451,060 |
| Flat 6 70 Searles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-01-05 | £329,134 |
| Flat 6 70 Searles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-09-04 | £265,755 |
| Flat 4 70 Searles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-10-04 | £315,101 |
| Flat 5 70 Searles Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2012-01-05 | £392,618 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 4YY 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 1,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Primary School Elba Place , Rodney Road SE17 1PT | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Lancaster Primary School Harper Road , SE1 6AF | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , SE17 1RB | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Walworth Church of England Primary School Larcom Street , SE17 1NQ | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,252 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 | 259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chrysolyte Independent Christian School Bethel House , Lansdowne Place SE1 4XH | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade 9 Larcom Street , SE17 1RT | - not rated | 651 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest up london / driscoll house | 172 | 22 yd | |
| Kinder kitchen ltd | 27 | 162 yd | |
| La cabana | 189 | 213 yd | |
| Lebanese grill | 173 | 213 yd | |
| Tokoton ramen | 25 | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spit & sawdust | 21 | 216 yd | |
| Diogenes the dog | Rose And Crown, 94-96 | 301 yd | |
| Rising sun | 98 | 317 yd | |
| Horangee pocha | Horangee Pocha Crown And Anchor, 116 | 355 yd | |
| London south bank university students union | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molinillo pure cacao | 31 | 172 yd | |
| Fried chicken | 161 | 213 yd | |
| Red planet pizza & jasmine gardens | 33 | 216 yd | |
| Phat bite | 29 | 216 yd | |
| Maxy's fried chicken | 175 | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 157 | 213 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 453 yd | |
| Tesco | 67-69 | 463 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 171 yd | |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 217 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 467 yd | |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 937 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 325 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 284.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 325 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 275.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.