Morley Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 7QE 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 Morley Street, London, SE1 7QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 7BS, SE1 7QF, SE1 7QG, SE1 7QY, SE1 7RU, SE1 7QQ, SE1 7QH, SE1 7RB, SE1 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 7QE is primarily male, with 60.4% 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 | 41.1% | 39.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -11.4% |
| Male | 58.9% | 60.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 11.4% |
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 7QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 59.8% | 61.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 25.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 58.2% | 52.9% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 33.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.7% | 60.6% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 60.7% | 64.5% | 3.8% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 66.9% | 62.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 62.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 23.4% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 4.8% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morley Street was 230.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morley Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 190th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 15 Amigo House Morley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2023-03-16 | £500,767 |
| Flat 12 Amigo House Morley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-11-30 | £559,636 |
| Flat 3 Amigo House Morley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-08-21 | £299,283 |
| Flat 15 Amigo House Morley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2018-07-09 | £483,656 |
| Flat 29 Amigo House Morley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-03-14 | £415,487 |
SE1 7QE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 7QE 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,297 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 | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | - not rated | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johanna Primary School Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank Primary Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | - not rated | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 390 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 | 676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,123 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 | 1,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 570 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley School Oakden Street , Kennington SE11 4UG | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Sitatunga Shell Gabon , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 772 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kristiansund School A/S Norske Shell , C/O Hrrl/118 SE1 7NA | - not rated | 772 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Ambulance Service | 220 Waterloo Road, London | 169 yd | |
| Mamas cafe snack bar | 225 | 223 yd | |
| Shaheen tandoori restaurant | 215 | 223 yd | |
| Fusion grill | 233 | 223 yd | |
| Bapjo | 55 Baylis Road, London | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers of the forest | 14 | 197 yd | |
| The Three Stags | 67 - 69 Kennington Road, London | 282 yd | |
| The Duke Of Sussex | 23 Baylis Road, London | 286 yd | |
| The New Crown & Cushion | The New Crown And Cushion Public House, 133-135 Westminster Bridge Road | 320 yd | |
| The Steam Engine | 41 - 42 Cosser Street, London | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest pizza and special kebab | 68 | 46 yd | |
| Wraps & wings wired burger krispy kreme | 69 | 63 yd | |
| CheeMc | 55 Baylis Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Masters silks fusion cuisine | 189 | 257 yd | |
| Hungry Hungry | 31 Baylis Road, London | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 100 Baylis Road, London | 233 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 107 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 1 Lower Marsh, London | 371 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 112-113 Lower Marsh, London | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 221 yd | |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 316 yd | |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Archbishops Park Carlisle Lane | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 657 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.