Coin Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE1 8YG is located in the Waterloo & South Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coin Street, London, SE1 8YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 9NN, SE1 8AD, SE1 9NB, SE1 9NR, SE1 8AE, SE1 8ST, SE1 8TJ, SE1 8SZ, SE1 8TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 8YG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 56.3% | 49% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 43.8% | 51% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 54.4% | 56.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 22% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 53.1% | 46% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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 | 15.3% | 20.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 0.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.2% | 68.7% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 75% | 70% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 13.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 70% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 19% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 5% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coin Street was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Coin Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 18th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 8 Media House, 32 Coin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-05-27 | £688,291 |
| Apartment 5 Media House, 32 Coin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-10-04 | £404,984 |
| Apartment 6 Media House, 32 Coin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2013-06-21 | £994,147 |
| Apartment 7 Media House, 32 Coin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2012-07-06 | £760,039 |
| Apartment 3 Media House, 32 Coin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2008-04-11 | £517,045 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 8YG 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,881 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 | 3,071 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 | 3,679 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 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 28 Lambeth Road , SE1 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Colnbrook Street , SE1 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 257 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 1,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,268 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 | 1,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,702 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 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,959 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 | 203 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 646 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| DLD College 199 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7FX | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 979 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | 108 Stamford Street, London | 63 yd | |
| Sticky Mango | 33 Coin Street, London | 80 yd | |
| KCLSU Students Centre | Stamford Street Apartments, 127 Stamford Street | 127 yd | |
| Gourmet Pizza | Gourmet Pizza Gabriels Wharf Upper Ground, London | 173 yd | |
| The Wharf | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry Bush | 89 Upper Ground, London | 173 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 25 Roupell Street, London | 178 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | The Wellington, 81 - 83 Waterloo Road | 267 yd | |
| Royal National Theatre | South Bank, London | 305 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | The Hole In The Wall, 5 Mepham Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hola Guacamole | Unit 11, Gabriels Wharf | 173 yd | |
| Limin South Bank | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 173 yd | |
| The Big Melt | Unit 10, Gabriels Wharf | 215 yd | |
| Subway | Arch 133, 79B Waterloo Road | 267 yd | |
| Fishcotheque | 79A Waterloo Road, London | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 20 | 293 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101 Waterloo Road, London | 401 yd | |
| Tesco | 103-107 Waterloo Road, London | 401 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Main Store ( Opp Plat 6\&7) | The Concourse, Waterloo Station | 424 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | Unit 16, The Concourse | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 142 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| The Gym (London Waterloo) 195-203 195-203 WATERLOO ROAD | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Park Plaza County Hall London ADDINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London County Hall Club & Spa) COUNTY HALL COUNTY HALL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.