Gaywood Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6HF is located in the St George's 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 Gaywood Street, London, SE1 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6HE, SE1 6HG, SE1 6HD, SE1 6ET, SE1 6HW, SE1 6EZ, SE1 6HB, SE1 6JX, SE1 6JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 6HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 54.5% | 52.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 6HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 54.1% | 54.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 23.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 45.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.3% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 17.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 43% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.7% 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 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 25.2% | 31.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 28.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 6.8% | -8.0% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 35.5% | 29.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -51.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 60% | 54.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 19% | 20.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 54.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 33.3% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 1% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 22% | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gaywood Street was 192.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gaywood Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 243rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% 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 34 Prospect House Gaywood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2017-11-29 | £381,214 |
| Flat 38 Prospect House Gaywood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-03-08 | £332,645 |
| Flat 16 Prospect House Gaywood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2014-11-10 | £298,720 |
| Flat 28 Prospect House Gaywood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-05-02 | £366,074 |
| Flat 52 Prospect House Gaywood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2010-10-18 | £324,346 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6HF 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 887 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 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,415 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 | 2,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,161 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 | 22 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 155 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 650 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 | 71 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 804 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 523 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 | 867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,448 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 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 200 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 317 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 430 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis trading as art cafe | 17 | 104 yd | |
| Mooboo | 18 | 108 yd | |
| Dr juice ltd | Unit 11a, 50 | 123 yd | |
| Black cowboy coffee | Unit 11a, 50 | 123 yd | |
| Southwark salvation army community church | Southwark Citadel, 1 | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of wales | 51 | 114 yd | |
| The albert arms | The Albert Arms, 1 | 150 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 344 yd | |
| Flowers of the forest | 14 | 359 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hfc | 19 | 104 yd | |
| Kiosk 2 | Kiosk Outside 21 | 159 yd | |
| Kabuti sushi bar | 10 | 177 yd | |
| Castle fish bar | 11 | 179 yd | |
| Golden sun | 7 | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 44-46 | 412 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 493 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 591 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 125 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 202 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 394 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 664 yd | |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 694 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 765 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 179.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.