Princess Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 6JS 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 Princess Street, London, SE1 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 6JS, SE1 6HJ, SE1 6HH, SE1 6HQ, SE1 6HG, SE1 6ET, SE11 4TA, SE1 6EP, SE11 4TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 6JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 53.8% | 55.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 27.8% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 48.6% | 53% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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.
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 17% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 7.2% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 54.6% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 20.4% | 21.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 48.1% | 40.2% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 50.9% | 51.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 16.2% | 13.2% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 13.2% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 28.9% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 6.5% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 7.8% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Street was 1235.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.4% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Princess Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 11th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 46 Perronet House Princess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-03 | £475,320 |
| Flat 77 Perronet House Princess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-01-20 | £492,975 |
| Flat 63 Perronet House Princess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-20 | £358,397 |
| Flat 59 Perronet House Princess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-06-26 | £382,591 |
| Flat 65 Perronet House Princess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-04-16 | £387,451 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 6JS 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | - not rated | 290 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | 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 | 659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 759 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 | 1,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,700 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 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 167 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 321 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial Oak School 134a New Kent Road , Southwark SE1 6TU | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade 9 Larcom Street , SE17 1RT | - not rated | 734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark salvation army community church | Southwark Citadel, 1 | 56 yd | |
| Dr juice ltd | Unit 11a, 50 | 58 yd | |
| Black cowboy coffee | Unit 11a, 50 | 58 yd | |
| Hekede | Unit 1, 22 | 80 yd | |
| Cafe geo | South Bank University, 21 | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of wales | 51 | 209 yd | |
| Rockingham arms | Wetherspoons Metro Central He, 119 | 231 yd | |
| The elephant and castle pub | Elephant And Castle Public Hou, 121 | 258 yd | |
| The albert arms | The Albert Arms, 1 | 301 yd | |
| Hora dorada | Unit 1 Farrell Court | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiosk 2 | Kiosk Outside 21 | 80 yd | |
| G cafe | 70 | 91 yd | |
| Hfc | 19 | 227 yd | |
| Old spike cafe | Old Spike, 251 | 230 yd | |
| Its a london wing | 103 | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | 44-46 | 440 yd | |
| Guasacaca | Unit A, 40-42 | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 607 yd | |
| The co-operative food group ltd | 136 | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 264 yd |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 276 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 351 yd | |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 739 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 812 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 | 198 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 195.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.