Newington Causeway is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6BB is located in the Chaucer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6BB, SE1 6BT, SE1 6BW, SE1 6BX, SE1 6DB, SE1 6DQ, SE1 6DT, SE1 6DX, SE1 6PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 6BB is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 37.5% | 46.7% | 9.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 62.5% | 53.3% | -9.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.9% 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 | 73.9% | 77.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 40.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 12.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 (92.4%) 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 | 63.8% | 59.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| 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 6BB this area, 3% 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 75.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.2% | 75.8% | -3.4% | 33.8% | 42.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 70.7% | 58.4% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 37.1% 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 | 57.3% | 37.1% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 24.4% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 20.3% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.8% 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 | 56.5% | 37.1% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 17.8% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 14.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.8% | 76.7% | -27.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newington Causeway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chaucer average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 114 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-09-13 | £476,003 |
| Apartment 80 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-09-06 | £399,228 |
| Apartment 86 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £628,888 | 2023-08-18 | £646,429 |
| Apartment 121 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £504,000 | 2023-03-02 | £521,831 |
| Apartment 134 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2022-12-15 | £1,134,119 |
SE1 6BB 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 6BB 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 | 316 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,892 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 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 383 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 845 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 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 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 | 1,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,661 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 | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 232 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 257 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 353 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandos | Unit 4 Metro Central Heights, 119 | 32 yd | |
| Lsbu- barista and bistro | 250 | 101 yd | |
| The genuine dining company | 241 | 130 yd | |
| Hekede | Unit 1, 22 | 144 yd | |
| La fogata ltd | 34 | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 32 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 108 yd | |
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 310 yd | |
| Italian beer company connection limtied | Unit A, 40-42 | 333 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit A, 40-42 | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G cafe | 70 | 115 yd | |
| Old spike cafe | Old Spike, 251 | 130 yd | |
| Its a london wing | 103 | 196 yd | |
| Kiosk 2 | Kiosk Outside 21 | 277 yd | |
| French corner | 42 | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 289 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 400 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 566 yd | |
| Tesco | 157 | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 357 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 666 yd | |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 687 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 844 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 288.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 230.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.