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Demographics report

Demographics near SE1 8BU

Census profile

Demographics around SE1 8BU

Census 2021 · Southwark 002
Population10,172usual residents in matched Census geography
Density9,669people per sq km
Median age30matched Census area
Households—Census household count
Benchmarks

How this postcode compares

Precomputed Census benchmarks; city average is shown only for major UK cities.
MeasurePostcode areaAverage for LondonAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Postcode area62.1%Average for London55%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, asian chinese, black african
Postcode area37.2%Average for London24%Average for England
Main religionNo religion
Postcode area41.6%Average for London27.7%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Postcode area9,669Average for London8,644Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Postcode area83%Average for London66.3%Average for England60.4%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Postcode area44.4%Average for London29%Average for England20.1%
Main country of birthuk
Postcode area62.1%Average for London71.8%Average for England
Official wellbeing index

Neighbourhood wellbeing decile

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Southwark 002C
8/ 10

Top 30% in England

This small area sits on the stronger side of the official England neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.

Living environmentDecile 2
Major pressure
IncomeDecile 7
Relatively strong
HealthDecile 8
Relatively strong
CrimeDecile 8
Relatively strong
JobsDecile 8
Relatively strong
Housing & servicesDecile 8
Relatively strong
People & community

Who lives here

Census 2021
Population10,172matched statistical neighbourhood
Median age30Census area median
Owned21.3%household tenure
Private rent44.4%household tenure
Ethnic composition
White62.1%
Asian17.6%
Black9.6%
Mixed5.5%
Other5.2%
Detailed mix
white british34.9%
white other23.5%
asian chinese8.1%
black african5.5%
asian indian4.7%
other any3.9%
asian other3.6%
white irish2.8%
Born: uk62.1%
Born: other eu4.4%
Born: china3.1%
Born: no passport3.1%
Born: italy3%
Religion

Religion profile around SE1 8BU

Census 2021 · Southwark 002
Largest groupNo religion41.6% of usual residents in the matched Census area
No religion41.6%
Christian35%
Religion not stated8.6%
Muslim8.3%
Hindu3%
Buddhist1.3%
Other religion0.9%
Jewish0.8%
Sikh0.5%
Area rating breakdown

How LocaleIQ rates this neighbourhood

Bottom 46% nationally · 8 matched domains
Safety
22/100
Income
67/100
Employment
60/100
Education
71/100
Health
78/100
Housing access
78/100
Property
28/100
Insight

What the profile means

Use deprivation for within-nation context only. England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland publish different measures, methods, and release years.
  • Decile 8/10 in England for the small area around this postcode.
  • 44% of households are privately rented in the local Census area.

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