SE1 9GL

Borough & Bankside · Southwark · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Southwark
Postcode district
SE1
Postcode sector
SE1 9

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
SE1 9GD 21 m
SE1 9GJ 21 m
SE1 9GQ 21 m
SE1 9JU 28 m
SE1 9LA 57 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
SE1 9GL
Status
Current
Introduced
1 November 2018
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
SE
Postcode district
SE1
Postcode sector
SE1 9
Latitude
51.507728
Longitude
-0.105047
British National Grid easting
531,605
British National Grid northing
180,457

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Southwark · E09000028
Parish or community
E43000218
Output area
E00177597
Lower layer super output area
Southwark 002C · E01003934
Middle layer super output area
Southwark 002 · E02000808

Postcode source versions

Explore SE1

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
387
Primary
188
Secondary
45
  1. London Nautical, City of London Academy

    Academy sponsor led

    266 m
  2. City of London School

    Other independent school

    540 m
  3. King's College London

    Higher education institutions

    615 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
34,101
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 7,961
  • Other theft 7,356
  • Violence and sexual offences 5,628
  • Shoplifting 3,628
  • Anti social behaviour 2,104

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
SE1 9 residents
3,563

Age bands in SE1 9

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
7.4%

254 residents

Age 15 to 24
25.2%

867 residents

Age 25 to 44
34.5%

1,187 residents

Age 45 to 64
22.4%

772 residents

Age 65 and over
10.6%

364 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
0%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
0%
Gigabit-capable
0%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
32
Records since 17 September 2020
7
Latest available record date
23 December 2024
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/0453/P Date not supplied 980 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/0515/L Date not supplied 980 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London Camden WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2024/5070/P Decision dated 23 December 2024 997 m away

    Installation of a photovoltaic (PV) panel array to the roof of existing building and associated works.

    78 Cannon Street London EC4N 6HL

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  4. 2021/3560/L Decision dated 16 June 2022 1.0 km away

    Alterations involve replacement of the existing defective roof coverings on Nos.5 & 6 New Square, the flat roof sections over Nos.5 and 6 will be replaced, defective timber including battens, cross battens, sole boards and cross boarding will be replaced, where these are missing, new timbers will be installed along with new breathable waterproof membrane, replacement of the existing roof access ladders, new guard rails to the rear to provide secondary escape route, the windows and doors at roof level will be overhauled and masonry repairs

    5 & 6 New Square Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn Lincoln's Inn London WC2A 3TL

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  5. 2021/2265/P Decision dated 15 June 2022 1.0 km away

    Alterations involve replacement of the existing defective roof coverings on Nos.5 & 6 New Square, the flat roof sections over Nos.5 and 6 will be replaced, defective timber including battens, cross battens, sole boards and cross boarding will be replaced, where these are missing, new timbers will be installed along with new breathable waterproof membrane, replacement of the existing roof access ladders, new guard rails to the rear to provide secondary escape route, the windows and doors at roof level will be overhauled and masonry repairs

    5 & 6 New Square Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn Lincoln's Inn London WC2A 3TL

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  6. 2021/1535/A Decision dated 3 September 2021 976 m away

    Installation of new fascia sign to office entrance (with powder coated black aluminium finish to match the existing fascia panel of The Knights Templar Public House and brass lettering to read '95 Chancery Lane'). Installation of two new brass signs to sides of entrance door displaying tenants' names.

    95 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1DT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2021/1531/L Decision dated 2 September 2021 976 m away

    External stonework cleaning and repair, hidden lighting behind the existing beam, non illuminated building and tenants signage, replacement front door handles and kick plates, and various internal changes at round floor level.

    95 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1DT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2020/5977/L Decision dated 8 February 2021 992 m away

    Alterations at first floor level.

    3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2020/2407/L Decision dated 7 October 2020 992 m away

    Internal alterations at first floor to facilitate refurbishment works.

    Offices And Premises At 1st Floor South West 3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2019/0906/L Decision dated 25 March 2019 980 m away

    A package of repairs are proposed including repair of the entrance steps and redecoration the property.

    60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  11. 2018/4598/L Decision dated 19 November 2018 992 m away

    Refurbishment of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors to include alterations to openings, removal of recently installed concrete hearths to fireplaces, installation of wood floor finish, installation of AC, replacement of entrance door and installation of new light fittings. Installation of suspended ceilings and associated indirect strip lights and recessed downlighters, emergency lights and smoke detectors (Retrospective).

    3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    London Borough of Camden Refused and Warning of Enforcement Action to be Taken
  12. 2018/4199/P Decision dated 19 November 2018 992 m away

    Installation of 1 x AC unit to internal lightwell at 3rd floor level.

    3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    London Borough of Camden Refused

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

120

within 5 km

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    267 m

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    979 m

  • WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

    114-118 LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO, LONDON, SE1 7AE

    ODS code G85136

    1.0 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    1.0 km

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    1.4 km

  • NEXUS HEALTH GROUP

    PRINCESS STREET GROUP PRACTICE, 2 PRINCESS STREET, LONDON, SE1 6JP

    ODS code G85034

    1.4 km

  • FALMOUTH ROAD GROUP PRACTICE

    78 FALMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4JW

    ODS code G85029

    1.5 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.6 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.8 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.9 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    1.9 km

  • HURLEY AND RIVERSIDE PRACTICES

    EBENEZER HOUSE, KENNINGTON LANE, LONDON, SE11 4HJ

    ODS code G85053

    1.9 km

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    1.9 km

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    1.9 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

    4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87772

    2.0 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

    1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W1D 3QS

    ODS code E87069

    2.0 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

    1ST FLOOR, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87714

    2.0 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP VAUXHALL

    8 JONATHAN STREET, KENNINGTON, LONDON, SE11 5NH

    ODS code G85102

    2.2 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    2.2 km

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    2.2 km

Showing 20 of 120 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-05. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Blackfriars Station / South Entrance

    BCT · Southwark

    0.0 miles
  • Blackfriars Road

    BCT · Southwark

    0.1 miles
  • Blackfriars Station / South Entrance

    BCT · Southwark

    0.1 miles
  • Kings Reach Building

    BCT · Southwark

    0.1 miles
  • Kings Reach Building

    BCT · Southwark

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Southwark 002C, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

24,168 of 33,755

Income
7 of 10
Employment
8 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
8 of 10
Crime
8 of 10
Housing and services
8 of 10
Living environment
2 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

387 open schools are in scope, including 188 primary and 45 secondary schools. London Nautical, City of London Academy is the nearest published school at 266 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

34,101 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,841.75 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 7,961 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.