Newington Causeway is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6ED 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 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6AW, SE1 1JJ, SE1 1PX, SE1 1NY, SE1 1JH, SE1 1DB, SE1 1PU, SE1 1JS, SE1 1QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 6ED has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 45.7% | 47.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 52.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 6ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 75.2% | 72.5% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 (92.3%) 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 | 62.9% | 68.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 23.9% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6ED this area, 6.1% 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 73% | 75.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.1% | 71.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 65.6% | 55.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 54.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newington Causeway was 684.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.1% higher than the Chaucer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newington Causeway has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Chaucer and the 34th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 297.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,056,000 | 2020-01-22 | £5,066,183 |
| 7 - 9 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2016-06-03 | £1,737,774 |
| 7 - 9 Newington Causeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £95,000 | 1999-02-09 | £454,447 |
SE1 6ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6ED 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 | 125 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,475 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 | 1,783 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 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,115 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 | 216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 501 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 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 283 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,133 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 | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,502 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 | 737 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 | 308 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 | 484 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 672 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan police | Southwark Police Station, 323 | 41 yd | |
| West indies kitchen @ ship | The Ship, 68 | 54 yd | |
| Rao deli | 304 | 62 yd | |
| Japanese yama sushi | 6 | 112 yd | |
| Duman doner | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | 68 | 56 yd | |
| The ministry | 79-81 | 110 yd | |
| Italian beer company connection limtied | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd | |
| The libertine | 125 | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia villa | 302 | 63 yd | |
| Lo banh mi | Unit 1, 304 | 69 yd | |
| Focacceria | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd | |
| Hermanos taco house | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd | |
| Pizzeria napoletana | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 134 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 279 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 34 | 519 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58a | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Tabard Gardens Tabard Street | artificial grass pitch | 624 yd |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road | 647 yd | |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 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 | 667 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 774 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.