Blackfriars Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 9GJ 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 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 9GJ, SE1 9GQ, SE1 9PB, SE1 9PE, SE1 9LP, SE1 9LW, SE1 9NZ, SE1 9EY, SE1 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 9GJ is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 51.9% | 43.1% | -8.8% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 56.9% | 8.8% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 9GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 32.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 6.8% | -6.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 45.5% | 66.1% | 20.6% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 24.3% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 7.2% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9GJ this area, 3.1% 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 75%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 3.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 1.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 5.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 75% | 22.9% | 33.8% | 41.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.4% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 67.2% | 61.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 35.9% | -27.9% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 19.7% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 23% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 12.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 35.9% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 19.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 14.5% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 24% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.2% | 0.3% | 11.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackfriars Road was 204.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Blackfriars Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 223rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 111 1 Blackfriars Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-10-30 | £787,666 |
| Apartment 129 1 Blackfriars Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-10-08 | £2,077,355 |
| Apartment 164 1 Blackfriars Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2020-12-16 | £2,829,384 |
| Apartment 134 1 Blackfriars Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2019-11-28 | £968,322 |
| Apartment 145 1 Blackfriars Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,790,000 | 2019-10-04 | £2,748,564 |
SE1 9GJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 9GJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 9GJ 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,350 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 | 2,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,463 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 | 855 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Johanna Johanna Street , Lower Marsh SE1 7RH | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 1,159 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 | 251 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 997 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 1,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,528 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 | 1,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,914 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 | 1,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 607 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 834 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside hotel | Bankside Hotel, 2 | 1 yd | |
| Gail's bakery | 4 | 2 yd | |
| Honi poke ltd | Unit 1 The Gallery Tower | 108 yd | |
| Volcano coffee works | Vivo Building, 30 | 141 yd | |
| Wework uk ltd | Vivo Building, 30 | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The mad hatter hotel | 3-7 | 88 yd | |
| Doggetts coat & badge | Doggetts Coat And Badge Black | 90 yd | |
| Founders arms | 52 | 245 yd | |
| White hart | 22 | 393 yd | |
| The Mulberry Bush | 89 Upper Ground, London | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandacup | 27 | 180 yd | |
| Birds hill coffee | 142 | 313 yd | |
| Hola Guacamole | Unit 11, Gabriels Wharf | 394 yd | |
| Limin South Bank | Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground | 394 yd | |
| The Big Melt | Unit 10, Gabriels Wharf | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 20 | 162 yd | |
| Co-operative food | 3 | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 | 393 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply food | Unit 21, 90 | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 15 | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 152 yd |
| Colombo Sports Centre COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO CENTRE 34-68 COLOMBO STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Pure Gym (Waterloo) BRAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| King'S Sport Health & Fitness (Waterloo) KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM KINGS SPORT WATERLOO GYM STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| City Of London School QUEEN VICTORIA STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 584 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 | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 539.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 518.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.