Alaska Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 8XE 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 Alaska Street, London, SE1 8XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 8TW, SE1 8TB, SE1 8TD, SE1 8SZ, SE1 8TJ, SE1 8UL, SE1 8SB, SE1 8LX, SE1 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 8XE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 42% | 56.9% | 14.9% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 58% | 43.1% | -14.9% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 8XE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 54.5% | 61.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 24.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 43.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 40.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 53.2% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 11.2% | 0% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 18.5% | 7% | -11.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 54.8% | 66.7% | 11.9% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 52.9% | 61.1% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 19.5% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 8.8% | -12.9% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 60% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 5.2% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 7% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alaska Street was 1710.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1321.2% higher than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Alaska Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 9th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 414.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Arch, 126 Alaska Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-10-29 | £66,781 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,646 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 | 2,992 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 | 3,698 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Sharman Primary School St George's Road , West Square SE11 4SN | 2out of 4 | 1,157 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 | 385 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,011 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 | 1,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,552 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 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,217 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 | 84 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 845 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Autism Project - CareTrade The Clarence Centre , 6 St George's Circus SE1 6FE | - not rated | 933 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelina Hospital School Westminster Bridge Road , St Thomas' Hospital SE1 7EH | 4out of 4 | 972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge | 1 Sandell Street, London | 45 yd | |
| Waterloo Cafe | 1 Wootton Street, London | 84 yd | |
| Caprini | 77 Waterloo Road, London | 87 yd | |
| Thames Eatery | 79 Waterloo Road, London | 90 yd | |
| Kanchana's Kitchen | The Kings Arms, 25 Roupell Street | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel | The Wellington, 81 - 83 Waterloo Road | 90 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 25 Roupell Street, London | 100 yd | |
| Bar Elba (Roof Top) | Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Road | 149 yd | |
| The Windmill | 86 The Cut, London | 216 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | The Hole In The Wall, 5 Mepham Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Arch 133, 79B Waterloo Road | 90 yd | |
| Fishcotheque | 79A Waterloo Road, London | 90 yd | |
| Oseyo Eats | 158 Waterloo Road, London | 172 yd | |
| FCB Waterloo | Mobile Unit 8, The Colonnade | 175 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 152 Waterloo Road, London | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 149 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 149 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 221 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | Unit 16, The Concourse | 221 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55A The Cut, London | 249 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 103 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.