Thrale Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 9HW 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 Thrale Street, London, SE1 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 1UN, SE1 1RU, SE1 1TE, SE1 9HR, SE1 9HG, SE1 1TD, SE1 9HN, SE1 1TA, SE1 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE1 9HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 54.6% | 54.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 9HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 49.4% | 55% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 22.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 52.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 23.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 5.5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 27.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 39.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.2% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 16.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 42.9% | 39% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 66.2% | 63.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 63.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 29.1% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.6% | 1.5% | -24.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thrale Street was 546.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% higher than the Borough & Bankside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thrale Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Borough & Bankside and the 48th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Thrale Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,325,000 | 2025-12-23 | £4,139,832 |
| 53 Thrale Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2024-03-28 | £2,709,601 |
| 53 Thrale Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2021-01-08 | £2,615,850 |
| Novotel London City South Southwark Bridge Office Village Thrale Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £63,750,000 | 2017-10-30 | £57,393,337 |
| 59 Thrale Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2015-06-19 | £1,395,604 |
SE1 9HW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE1 9HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,883 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 | 2,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,208 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 | 266 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 | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 510 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary Foundation School Webber Street , Blackfriars SE1 0RF | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Harper Road , SE1 6AG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,732 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 | 2,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,528 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 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Christian School 40 Tabard Street , SE1 4JU | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana | 44-46 | 17 yd | |
| 'o ver pizzeria | Ground Floor Right Thrale Hou, 44-46 | 38 yd | |
| Menier | 51-53 | 51 yd | |
| In horto | 53b | 54 yd | |
| Mango indian | 6 | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrubo | 53b | 54 yd | |
| Miraflores bar & lounge | 60 | 91 yd | |
| The boot & flogger | 10-20 | 111 yd | |
| Rose & crown | Rose And Crown, 65-67 | 161 yd | |
| The southwark tavern | 22 | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baz & fred | 64-68 | 128 yd | |
| Katsutopia ltd | 64 | 128 yd | |
| La nonna | 66 | 134 yd | |
| Yifang borough yards | 29 | 198 yd | |
| Gourmet goat | Unit 27a Rochester Walk | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 127-143 | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | 116-126 | 300 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply food | Unit 21, 90 | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 15 | 525 yd | |
| Co-operative food | 3 | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge 73-81 73-81 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 124 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 | 333 yd |
| Mercure Bankside Hotel SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Glendinning Fitness Centre NEW CITY COURT NEW CITY COURT ST. THOMAS STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| The Bankside Health Club BLUE FIN BUILDING BLUE FIN BUILDING SOUTHWARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge) LONDON BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Grotto Place GREAT SUFFOLK STREET | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Southwark) 23-29 23-29 Great Suffolk Street | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Fit4Less (Southwark) MOONRAKER POINT MOONRAKER POINT POCOCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borough) UNIT 13-16 UNIT 13-16 EMPIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 596 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 | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.