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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

SE19DT

New Globe Walk

SE19FE

Clink Street

SE10FA

Great Guildford Street

SE10NW

Union Street

SE10QR

Glasshill Street

SE11ED

Sanctuary Street

SE11ET

Ayres Street

SE11PF

Sudrey Street

SE19AW

Green Dragon Court

SE19EU

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10FP

Great Suffolk Street

SE11GH

Maidstone Buildings Mews

SE11PH

Bittern Street

SE19BN

Winchester Square

SE19PS

Broadwall

SE10GJ

Brigade Mews

SE11RE

Lant Street

SE18HW

Blackfriars Road

SE19LA

Rennie Street

SE10LU

Nelson Square

SE10UP

Borough & Bankside

SE11NY

Great Suffolk Street

SE19NX

Holland Street

SE10XP

Nicholson Street

SE11PS

Scovell Crescent

SE11TY

Southwark Street

SE18LD

Burrows Mews

SE19EP

Great Guildford Street

SE10EL

Pepper Street

SE10HS

Great Guildford Street

SE10LR

Union Street

SE11TL

Borough High Street

SE18DD

Isabella Street

SE19PA

Redcross Way

SE10NE

America Street

SE10TA

Borough & Bankside

SE11QS

Trundle Street

SE18QW

Webber Street

SE10BH

Pocock Street

SE10HR

Southwark Street

SE10JN

Webber Street

SE19DF

Montague Close

SE19DS

New Globe Walk

SE19GY

Barge House Street

SE10AL

Southwark Street

SE10LL

Union Street

SE18BU

Borough & Bankside

SE18DF

Hatfields

SE18DP

Colombo Street

SE19ED

Bear Gardens

SE19JZ

Sumner Street

SE10AB

Union Street

SE10ED

Southwark Bridge Road

SE10RF

Webber Street

SE11EX

Ayres Street

SE18HP

Boundary Row

SE19HE

Upper Ground

SE19PH

Barge House Street

SE10EH

Loman Street

SE10EW

Pepper Street

SE10UG

Great Suffolk Street

SE11HQ

Marshalsea Road

SE11PA

Great Suffolk Street

SE11PQ

Great Suffolk Street

SE11TD

Union Street

SE10AT

Borough & Bankside

SE10HX

Southwark Street

SE10PN

Southwark Street

SE11LL

Borough High Street

SE19HD

Porter Street

SE19RZ

Borough & Bankside

SE11EW

Borough & Bankside

SE18FF

Ufford Street

SE19PE

Upper Ground

SE10EQ

Sawyer Street

SE10HU

Borough & Bankside

SE10TL

Borough & Bankside

SE10XH

Gambia Street

SE18EN

Borough & Bankside

SE18HL

Pocock Street

SE18LF

The Cut

SE19DD

Borough High Street

SE19HA

Southwark Bridge Road

SE19JE

Bankside

SE10FU

Pocock Street

SE11PT

Mccoid Way

SE19DE

Cathedral Street

SE19DU

Borough & Bankside

SE19EG

Park Street

SE19PB

Upper Ground

SE19PD

Barge House Street

SE10BF

Great Suffolk Street

SE10FX

Surrey Row

SE10LQ

Union Street

SE10UL

Burrell Street

SE19GZ

Hopton Street

SE19LQ

Upper Ground

SE10EA

Copperfield Street

SE10JP

Webber Street

SE11AF

Pickwick Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.