Gray Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 8UY 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 Gray Street, London, SE1 8UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8UZ, SE1 8UT, SE1 8QF, SE1 8QX, SE1 8QU, SE1 8QD, SE1 8QT, SE1 8XD, SE1 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 8UY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 50.7% | 65% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 20.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 2.8% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 51.8% | 47.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 36.4% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 20.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 39.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 15% | 21.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 19.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.5% | 39.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 61.3% | 59% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 59% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 28.5% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 5.1% | -26.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gray Street was 124.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gray Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 390th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 13 Quentin House Gray Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-08-30 | £638,340 |
| Flat 29 Quentin House Gray Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-05-15 | £517,902 |
| Flat 22 Quentin House Gray Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-03-15 | £471,156 |
| Flat 16 Quentin House Gray Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-01-24 | £541,633 |
| Flat 29 Quentin House Gray Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2016-08-19 | £487,166 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 8UY 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 | 92 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,033 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 | 3,273 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 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Foundation 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 | 453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 804 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 | 1,813 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 | 468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 716 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 | 941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,158 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 | 508 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 | 509 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 667 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenport Kitchen | 157 Waterloo Road, London | 63 yd | |
| Master superfish | 191 | 70 yd | |
| Fifth element | 29 | 88 yd | |
| Boundary row cafe | 2-6 | 151 yd | |
| Masters | Unit 3, 109-115 | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stage Door Public House | 30 Webber Street, London | 34 yd | |
| The Duke Of Sussex | 23 Baylis Road, London | 235 yd | |
| The Windmill | 86 The Cut, London | 242 yd | |
| Flowers of the forest | 14 | 287 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters silks fusion cuisine | 189 | 70 yd | |
| Hungry Hungry | 31 Baylis Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Sushi sashimi | 169 | 258 yd | |
| Wraps & wings wired burger krispy kreme | 69 | 268 yd | |
| Honest pizza and special kebab | 68 | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 198 yd | |
| Tesco | 150 | 226 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit South, 160 | 227 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 82 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Church.Co.Uk KENNINGTON ROAD | 508 yd | |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 509 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 562 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 578 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 | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.