Postcode report
SE1 2BA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SE1 2BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE1 2BA is a postcode in London Bridge & West Bermondsey, Southwark, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE1 2BA, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE1 2BA are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE1 2BA is based on Southwark 035 Census 2021. It covers 5,317 residents, 14,234 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 61% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SE1 2BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £453k from 71 rolling sales, down 11.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE1 2BA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE1 2BA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE1 2BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 HMO licences, 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE1 2BA
Is SE1 2BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE1 2BA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE1 2BA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE1 2BA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE1 2BA?
LocaleIQ matched SE1 2BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE1 2BA?
The latest median sold price is £453k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE1 2BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 HMO licences, 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.