Meymott Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 8DW is located in the Borough & Bankside 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 Meymott Street, London, SE1 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8NZ, SE1 8DP, SE1 8NL, SE1 0XP, SE1 8NJ, SE1 0XE, SE1 0UX, SE1 8DA, SE1 0FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 8DW is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 47.3% | 42.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 57.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 8DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.9% 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 | 68.4% | 70.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 33.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 15% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 59% | 57.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around SE1 8DW this area, 6.7% 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.6% | 67.7% | -4.9% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 9.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.7% | 65.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 46.1% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 22.4% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 11.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 7.7% | 0.4% | -7.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 46.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 9.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 10.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meymott Street was 953.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Meymott Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 20th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Meymott Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2002-09-25 | £3,044,510 |
SE1 8DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SE1 8DW 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 8DW 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,634 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 | 2,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,017 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 | 3,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 153 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,967 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 | 974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,224 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 | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,992 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 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 465 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 860 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 | 881 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 958 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coin street centre trust | Colombo Centre, 34-68 | 69 yd | |
| Benugo ubm | 240 | 119 yd | |
| Mary and me | 235 | 119 yd | |
| Abokado blackfriars | 240 | 119 yd | |
| Pret a manger | Unit 1, 240 | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks bar | Railway Arch 96 | 186 yd | |
| The ring | The Ring, 72 | 198 yd | |
| Mar i terra | Mar I Terra, 14 | 210 yd | |
| The mad hatter hotel | 3-7 | 228 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel home 1 | Unit 5, 200 | 126 yd | |
| Pandacup | 27 | 136 yd | |
| Tortilla | 1 | 195 yd | |
| Carnival pot ltd | Unit 6, 200 | 209 yd | |
| Lebanese grill | Railway Arch 88 | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3-11 | 195 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 | 257 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 15 | 305 yd | |
| Waitrose | 20 | 344 yd | |
| Co-operative food | 3 | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 69 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 579 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.