454,855TOTAL POPULATION
192,091HOUSEHOLDS
7.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£45,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SE1 POSTCODE REGION

London (SE1)

The SE1 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 3608 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the SE1 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Southwark Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in SE1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SE1 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The postcode SE1 is located in London and includes South Bank, Waterloo, Bankside, Bermondsey and Borough. It covers parts of the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Southwark and Lambeth. This postcode has traditionally been of major importance to Londoners and is now increasingly popular with tourists.

The infrastructure of SE1 is highly developed, with major transport connections such as Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station, London City Airport and London Overground. It also connects major landmarks such as the London Eye, Tate Modern, National Theatre, Southbank Centre and the Globe Theatre. There are also recreational areas and attractions such as the Southbank Skate Park, St George's Square, London Zoo and the OXO Tower.

Architecture in this postcode is also dynamic, ranging from ultra modern skyscrapers to classic Georgian townhouses. Notable sites in SE1 include The Shard, Oxo Tower, St Paul's Cathedral Tower, Neo Bankside and More London.

SE1 is well known for its vibrant nightlife, from sky-high rooftop bars to hip gastropubs. Notable places such as SkyLounge, Shangri-La Hotel, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, The Tappit Hen, Old Thameside Inn and The Caves provide lively spaces to drink and socialise. Similarly, a rich selection of restaurants such as Blue Print Cafe, Magdalen, Fernandes and OXO Tower Restaurant offer diverse menus to suit all tastes.

This postcode area is also very centrally located, making it an ideal base for businesses and professionals. With a bustling mix of residential, commercial, tourism and leisure attractions, SE1 appeals to many. It's no surprise that this area of London offers high-end living on the River Thames and continues to be a desirable address for both locals and tourists alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75%WORKING
  • 25%UNEMPLOYED

25% of people in SE1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 40%WHITE
  • 60%NON-WHITE

40% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SE1Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

SE1 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSE1
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameSouthwark 034
LSOA NameSouthwark 034B
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SE1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SE1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bermondsey
Newington
St George in the East
Strand
The Borough
Wapping
Browse Postcodes in SE1

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (LONDON) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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