Montague Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 9DF 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 Montague Close, London, SE1 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 9DA, SE1 9QW, SE1 9BN, SE1 9BH, SE1 9FD, SE1 9FE, SE1 9LB, SE1 9AW, SE1 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 9DF is primarily male, with 59% 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 | 39% | 41% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 61% | 59% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 9DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 55.6% | 62.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 24.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 72.1% | 70.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 21.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -11.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around SE1 9DF this area, 3.7% 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 80%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 80% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.7% | 78% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 19.7% | 20.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 10.6% | 3.2% | -7.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 12.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 8.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montague Close was 3887.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 693.0% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Montague Close has the highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 457.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 11 Minerva House, 6 Montague Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-01-24 | £1,014,271 |
| Flat 3 Minerva House, 6 Montague Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2016-01-15 | £1,724,261 |
| Flat 7 Minerva House, 6 Montague Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2013-01-25 | £879,234 |
| Flat 2 Minerva House, 6 Montague Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2012-05-25 | £750,019 |
| Flat 4 Minerva House, 6 Montague Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2009-11-27 | £1,068,704 |
SE1 9DF 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 9DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 183 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 83 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 74 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,145 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 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 831 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,380 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 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The refectory | Southwark Cathedral | 76 yd | |
| London grind | Unit C Ground Floor, 2 | 76 yd | |
| Pizza express | 4 | 80 yd | |
| Caffe nero | Golden Hind, 3 | 84 yd | |
| Mallow | Ground Floor And First Floor, 1 | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The mudlark | The Mudlark | 76 yd | |
| Barrow boy & banker | 8 | 80 yd | |
| The mug house | 1-3 | 119 yd | |
| The rake | 14 | 142 yd | |
| Old thameside inn | Old Thameside Inn Pickfords Wharf | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasting plant (uk) limited | Bridge House, 4 | 87 yd | |
| Horn ok please | Unit 55 Jubilee Place Borough Market, 8 | 129 yd | |
| Rudie's jerk shack | Jubliee Car Park, 6 | 141 yd | |
| Vinoteca ltd | Arch 207, 18 | 164 yd | |
| Maggio's confectionery | Green Market Borough Market, 8 | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and spencer simply food | Unit 2 London Bridge Station | 383 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 420 yd | |
| Waitrose | 46 King William Street, London | 454 yd | |
| Marks and spencer | Unit 3, 6 | 519 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Cannon Street, London | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Monument) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE LONDON BRIDGE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 329 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Nuffield Health (City) COUSIN LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (London Bridge) Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym Kings Sport - London Bridge Gym BOROUGH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Orchard Lisle Swimming Pool At Guys Basement of Wolfson House Basement of Wolfson House Weston Street | swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Walbrook) CANNON STREET | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| T47 (Closed) St. Thomas Street | 605 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% |
| Median download speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.