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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female37.5%46.7%9.2% 51.0% -4.3%
Male62.5%53.3%-9.2% 49.0% 4.3%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single73.9%77.9%4.0% 37.9% 40.0%
Married: Opposite sex17.3%12.9%-4.4% 44.2% -31.3%
Married: Same sex2.7%0.5%-2.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.3%1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Separated1.8%2%0.2% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced4.4%4.4%0.0% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed0%1%1.0% 6.1% -5.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health63.8%59.5%-4.3% 48.4% 11.1%
Good health32.3%32.9%0.6% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health3.9%6.6%2.7% 12.7% -6.1%
Bad health0%0.8%0.8% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health0%0.2%0.2% 1.2% -1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications0.9%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 Levels3.5%2.7%-0.8% 13.4% -10.7%
Apprenticeship0%1%1.0% 5.3% -4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.1%12.2%5.1% 16.9% -4.7%
Degree or Similar79.2%75.8%-3.4% 33.8% 42.0%
Other7.1%2.7%-4.4% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.1%1.1% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese6%7.1%1.1% 0.7% 6.4%
Indian1.7%6.6%4.9% 3.1% 3.5%
Pakistani0.9%1%0.1% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian6.5%7.3%0.8% 1.6% 5.7%
Black African0.4%1.9%1.5% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.8%0.4% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black2.2%0.3%-1.9% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2.6%3.4%0.8% 0.8% 2.6%
Mixed White and African1.3%0.6%-0.7% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%1.8%0.1% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other1.7%2.9%1.2% 0.8% 2.1%
White70.7%58.4%-12.3% 81.4% -23.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Arab2.2%2.1%-0.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Other1.3%3.6%2.3% 1.6% 2.0%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.3%37.1%-20.2% 83.2% -46.1%
European Union12.5%24.4%11.9% 6.1% 18.3%
Rest of Europe1.3%3.2%1.9% 0.8% 2.4%
Africa4.3%3.5%-0.8% 2.7% 0.8%
Middle East and Asia13.8%20.3%6.5% 5.6% 14.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean6%10.3%4.3% 1.3% 9.0%
Oceania4.7%1%-3.7% 0.3% 0.7%
British Overseas0%0.2%0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56.5%37.1%-19.4% 83.2% -46.1%
10+ Years7.8%17.8%10.0% 9.8% 8.0%
5-10 Years10.3%14.6%4.3% 2.9% 11.7%
2-5 Years9.9%12.4%2.5% 2.2% 10.2%
Less than 2 years15.5%18%2.5% 1.9% 16.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom48.8% 76.7% -27.9%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
France2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Germany2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Italy5.1% 0.6% 4.5%
Portugal2.4% 0.5% 1.9%
Spain6.7% 0.4% 6.3%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Romania1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other EU countries5.6% 1.5% 4.1%
Turkey0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Europe2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
North Africa0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East2.1% 0.1% 2.0%
Eastern Asia3.7% 0.3% 3.4%
Southern Asia2.7% 1.2% 1.5%
South-East Asia2.7% 0.2% 2.5%
North America and the Caribbean1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Central and South America2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%
No passport held0.6% 13.5% -12.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion54% 37.2% 16.8%
Christian26% 46.2% -20.2%
Buddhist3.4% 0.5% 2.9%
Hindu2.6% 1.7% 0.9%
Jewish0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Muslim5% 6.5% -1.5%
Sikh1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered6.6% 6.0% 0.6%

Safety

Is Newington Causeway Street dangerous?

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 .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SE1 6BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Newington Causeway are based on 1206 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southwark.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SE1 6BB

Average Price
£521,514
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£521,514
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newington Causeway

Average Price
£671,263
Semi-Detached
£2,065,042
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£485,539
Other
£15,312,439

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newington CausewayStreet

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
£465,0002024-09-13 £476,003
Apartment 80 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£390,0002024-09-06 £399,228
Apartment 86 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£628,8882023-08-18 £646,429
Apartment 121 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£504,0002023-03-02 £521,831
Apartment 134 Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,125,0002022-12-15 £1,134,119
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SE1 6BB

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee316
Student (economically inactive)80
Self-Employed59
Part-Time Employee52
Full-Time Student (with or without job)39
Unemployed19
Other11
Retired8
Looking after home or family7
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities49
Financial and insurance activities23
Information and communication17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Education15
Other14
Human health and social work activities13
Accommodation and food service activities10
Administrative and support service activities9
Transport and storage7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles7
Real estate activities4
Construction3
Mining and quarrying1
Manufacturing1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
NandosUnit 4 Metro Central Heights, 11932 yd
Lsbu- barista and bistro250101 yd
The genuine dining company241130 yd
HekedeUnit 1, 22144 yd
La fogata ltd34153 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rockingham armsWetherspoons Metro Central He, 11932 yd
The elephant and castle pubElephant And Castle Public Hou, 121108 yd
Hora doradaUnit 1 Farrell Court310 yd
Italian beer company connection limtiedUnit A, 40-42333 yd
EthikaUnit A, 40-42333 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
G cafe70115 yd
Old spike cafeOld Spike, 251130 yd
Its a london wing103196 yd
Kiosk 2Kiosk Outside 21277 yd
French corner42300 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's40289 yd
GuasacacaUnit A, 40-42333 yd
Tesco44-46400 yd
The co-operative food group ltd136566 yd
Tesco157598 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
London South Bank University Sports Centre
London Road
health and fitness suite314 yd
The Castle Centre
ST. GABRIEL WALK
health and fitness suite, swimming pool346 yd
Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed)
Elephant & Castle
health and fitness suite, squash courts357 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 courts552 yd
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road
666 yd
Grotto Place
GREAT SUFFOLK STREET
artificial grass pitch687 yd
Fit4Less (Southwark)
MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET
health and fitness suite739 yd
The Gym (London Waterloo)
195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD
health and fitness suite825 yd
Pure Gym (Borough)
UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE
health and fitness suite844 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed125 Mbit/s
Average download speed288.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed230.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.