Duchy Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 8AF is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duchy Street, London, SE1 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8AE, SE1 8AD, SE1 9NB, SE1 8TA, SE1 8ST, SE1 8SS, SE1 9PL, SE1 9PS, SE1 8YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 8AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 56.7% | 60.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 26.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 6.8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 54.9% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 27.5% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -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.
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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 51.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1.3% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 9% | 15.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 61.2% | 58.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 64.1% | 57.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 57.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 20.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 7.9% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duchy Street was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Duchy Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 55th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 19 Climsland House Duchy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £523,300 | 2022-10-26 | £488,246 |
| Flat 15 Climsland House Duchy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2015-04-10 | £679,018 |
| Flat 18 Climsland House Duchy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2012-08-02 | £583,777 |
| Flat 15 Climsland House Duchy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2009-02-27 | £472,236 |
| Flat 18 Climsland House Duchy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2008-09-25 | £511,584 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 8AF 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,455 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 | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 105 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 2,202 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 | 1,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,832 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 | 1,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 296 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 754 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 1,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave Kitchen EF International Language School | 74 Roupell Street, London | 146 yd | |
| The fountain and ink | Basement, 52-54 | 148 yd | |
| Nando's | 108 Stamford Street, London | 152 yd | |
| The halkin cafe | 1-2 | 153 yd | |
| The thirsty bear | The Stamford Arms, 62 | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 25 Roupell Street, London | 216 yd | |
| The Mulberry Bush | 89 Upper Ground, London | 244 yd | |
| The mad hatter hotel | 3-7 | 264 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 316 yd | |
| Jacks bar | Railway Arch 96 | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandacup | 27 | 217 yd | |
| Hola Guacamole | Unit 11, Gabriels Wharf | 244 yd | |
| Limin South Bank | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 244 yd | |
| The Big Melt | Unit 10, Gabriels Wharf | 279 yd | |
| Falafel home 1 | Unit 5, 200 | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 20 | 213 yd | |
| Tesco | 3-11 | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 398 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 423 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 55 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 749 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.