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Borough & Bankside

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About

Borough & Bankside ward sits on the south bank of the River Thames, directly opposite the City of London. The area is defined by its mix of historic landmarks and modern commercial development. Borough Market, a major wholesale and retail food market, operates within its boundaries. The ward contains significant cultural institutions like Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe, which are housed in converted industrial buildings along the riverside.

The street pattern is a network of narrow lanes, such as those around Southwark Cathedral, one of London's oldest Gothic churches. The area includes several historic inn yards and the ruins of the medieval Winchester Palace. A high proportion of the land is used for offices and cultural venues, with residential population concentrated in specific developments. The ward functions as a central business and tourist destination, directly connected to the City by multiple bridges.

Area overview

On average Borough & Bankside has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 513 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Borough & Bankside is £75,851 per year. There are 5 schools in Borough & Bankside: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Borough & Bankside is home to around 9,013 people, with a population density of about 8,885.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
513
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Borough & Bankside Population
9,013
Population density
8,885.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
193.5(+1746%)
Other theft
116.17(+898%)
Anti-social behaviour
81.99(+208%)
Violence and sexual offences
74.56(+146%)
Burglary
33.4(+502%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,175
35.24%
Other White
1,850
20.53%
African
783
8.69%
Chinese
604
6.7%
Indian
370
4.11%
Total population: 9,010

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,701
57.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,521
18.56%
No qualifications
762
9.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
480
5.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
327
3.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,197

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,520
37.02%
Other social rented
722
17.58%
Social rents from council
694
16.9%
Owns with a mortgage
500
12.18%
Owns outright
403
9.81%
Total households: 4,106

Property prices in Borough & Bankside

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Borough & Bankside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £3,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Borough & Bankside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Borough & Bankside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats79£700,000
Terraced3£840,000

10 years median price trend in Borough & Bankside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borough & Bankside.

All postcodes in Borough & Bankside

SE11DZ

Borough Road

SE11XF

Borough High Street

SE10FF

Dolben Street

SE10QZ

Rushworth Street

SE11HT

Dorrit Street

SE11PP

Great Suffolk Street

SE11JX

Borough High Street

SE18DJ

Hatfields

SE19BH

Winchester Square

SE19HR

Redcross Way

SE10AX

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10NL

Union Street

SE10XE

Rotherham Walk

SE18HF

Borough & Bankside

SE18NW

Blackfriars Road

SE19AA

Stoney Street

SE19AR

Park Street

SE19EZ

Great Guildford Street

SE10BD

Great Suffolk Street

SE10DG

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10NZ

Lavington Street

SE11HP

Disney Place

SE11XN

Borough High Street

SE19AN

Borough & Bankside

SE18QH

Valentine Place

SE19EF

Bank End

SE10FG

Great Suffolk Street

SE11EA

Sanctuary Street

SE11PU

Collinson Walk

SE11RD

Lant Street

SE11XL

Borough & Bankside

SE19DZ

Park Street

SE10BQ

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10EX

Doyce Street

SE10LN

Union Street

SE10PY

Nelson Square

SE10QW

Webber Street

SE11DX

Borough & Bankside

SE11ER

Clennam Street

SE11GN

Maidstone Buildings Mews

SE18BF

Borough & Bankside

SE19AD

Clink Street

SE10DF

Surrey Row

SE10ET

Borough & Bankside

SE10LH

Union Street

SE10TH

Borough & Bankside

SE18NJ

Blackfriars Road

SE19GL

Upper Ground

SE19PQ

Broadwall

SE10BY

Surrey Row

SE10EN

Copperfield Street

SE10FR

Union Street

SE10FW

Treveris Street

SE10NJ

America Street

SE11EH

Marshalsea Road

SE18GN

Hatfields

SE10JA

Borough & Bankside

SE10JE

Southwark Street

SE10SW

Southwark Street

SE19FU

Holland Street

SE10AR

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10EF

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10UH

Bear Lane

SE11QX

Mint Street

SE11SG

Union Street

SE19EQ

Park Street

SE19JL

Hopton Street

SE10NS

Great Suffolk Street

SE11EY

Redcross Way

SE19JA

Sumner Street

SE19LR

Hopton Street

SE10BJ

Pocock Street

SE10BX

Great Suffolk Street

SE10JF

Southwark Street

SE11GJ

Maidstone Buildings Mews

SE19HS

Borough & Bankside

SE19HW

Thrale Street

SE19JH

Hopton Street

SE19LB

Stoney Street

SE19QG

Borough High Street

SE10DB

Great Suffolk Street

SE10TN

Borough & Bankside

SE11JJ

Borough High Street

SE18LJ

Short Street

SE19BB

Cathedral Street

SE19BP

Winchester Square

SE10GD

Borough & Bankside

SE11HG

Redcross Way

SE11QG

Scovell Road

SE19JR

Holland Street

SE10FQ

Pocock Street

SE10UX

Chancel Street

SE11HL

Marshalsea Road

SE19DX

New Globe Walk

SE19GD

Blackfriars Road

SE19HU

Perkins Square

SE19LX

Broadwall

SE19NZ

Upper Ground

SE10HF

Risborough Street

SE10NR

Ewer Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.