Valentine Place is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 8QH 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 Valentine Place, London, SE1 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8QF, SE1 8BN, SE1 8HW, SE1 8HP, SE1 8UZ, SE1 8QD, SE1 8QW, SE1 8BD, SE1 8UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 8QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 54.6% | 52.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 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 8QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 58.7% | 61.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 23.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 51.9% | 54.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.6% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 12.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5.4% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 57.1% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 56.5% | 50.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 63.7% | 57.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 12.8% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 58.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 24.7% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 3.2% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valentine Place was 432.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Valentine Place has the 20th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 69th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.3%.

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 8 5 Valentine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-11-15 | £1,064,985 |
| Flat 5 7 Valentine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £913,000 | 2024-04-12 | £960,291 |
| Flat 3 7 Valentine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-12-15 | £640,147 |
| Flat 3 5 Valentine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,395,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,459,543 |
| Flat 1 9 Valentine Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £599,995 | 2018-06-01 | £600,599 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 8QH 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,403 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 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,006 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 | 3,261 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 | 316 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Foundation 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 | 523 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 703 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 812 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 | 1,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,823 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 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,219 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 | 501 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 533 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 632 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary row cafe | 2-6 | 50 yd | |
| Fifth element | 29 | 54 yd | |
| Masters | Unit 3, 109-115 | 77 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, 160 | 114 yd | |
| Pret a manger | Ground Floor Friars House, 157-168 | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stage Door Public House | 30 Webber Street, London | 139 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 235 yd | |
| The ring | The Ring, 72 | 237 yd | |
| Jacks bar | Railway Arch 96 | 240 yd | |
| The Windmill | 86 The Cut, London | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi sashimi | 169 | 140 yd | |
| Masters silks fusion cuisine | 189 | 187 yd | |
| Tortilla | 1 | 236 yd | |
| Falafel home 1 | Unit 5, 200 | 329 yd | |
| Hungry Hungry | 31 Baylis Road, London | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 114 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 177 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 204 yd | |
| Tesco | 3-11 | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 458 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 566 yd | |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 624 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 | 86.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.0% |
| 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 | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.