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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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £702,200 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
Flats74£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

SE11JU

Lant Street

SE11QQ

Scovell Road

SE11XW

Borough High Street

SE10TJ

Borough & Bankside

SE11EU

Ayres Street

SE19AF

Rochester Walk

SE19HN

Gatehouse Square

SE16DS

Newington Causeway

SE18ND

Hatfields

SE18NY

Colombo Street

SE19AH

Borough High Street

SE19FD

Clink Street

SE19RD

Triptych Place

SE10LD

Borough & Bankside

SE10TQ

Borough & Bankside

SE11GF

Maidstone Buildings Mews

SE11QF

Scovell Road

SE19JJ

Hopton Street

SE19LF

Hopton Street

SE19UD

Borough & Bankside

SE11QE

Collinson Street

SE11RB

Lant Street

SE18NL

Blackfriars Road

SE19GQ

Blackfriars Road

SE19HH

Southwark Bridge Road

SE19PL

Broadwall

SE19SH

Triptych Place

SE10FD

Great Guildford Street

SE10GE

Borough & Bankside

SE10HE

Risborough Street

SE10LX

Nelson Square

SE10UQ

Dolben Street

SE11PX

Borough Square

SE16DD

Newington Causeway

SE10RQ

Webber Street

SE11AN

Hilary Mews

SE11NJ

Borough High Street

SE18ER

Blackfriars Road

SE11QU

Weller Street

SE10LF

Borough & Bankside

SE10HG

Risborough Street

SE10TP

Great Guildford Street

SE10TR

Borough & Bankside

SE11EN

Borough & Bankside

SE11GD

Borough High Street

SE11QW

Lant Street

SE18EZ

Blackfriars Road

SE19AX

Borough & Bankside

SE19JB

Hopton Street

SE10GH

Brigade Mews

SE19ES

Park Street

SE19LP

Upper Ground

SE19TG

Bankside

SE10SH

Glasshill Street

SE10TW

Borough & Bankside

SE11SD

Union Street

SE19FL

Triptych Place

SE10EB

Pepper Street

SE10LT

Nelson Square

SE11EF

Borough & Bankside

SE19HG

Maiden Lane

SE10GN

Brigade Mews

SE10LB

Borough & Bankside

SE10QL

Webber Street

SE11QZ

Weller Street

SE11RQ

Southwark Street

SE19JU

Blackfriars Road

SE10DQ

Belvedere Buildings

SE10ES

Great Guildford Street

SE10RD

Webber Street

SE10UE

Great Suffolk Street

SE11AP

Hilary Mews

SE11HJ

Disney Place

SE11JF

Disney Street

SE11LB

Borough High Street

SE11PE

Great Suffolk Street

SE19AE

Borough & Bankside

SE19DA

Montague Close

SE19EA

Park Street

SE19EW

Park Street

SE19JF

Holland Street

SE19ZB

Borough & Bankside

SE10BE

Great Suffolk Street

SE10FB

Keppel Row

SE10LE

Borough & Bankside

SE11EP

Marshalsea Road

SE11HA

Quilp Street

SE11PJ

Lant Street

SE19AB

Park Street

SE19ET

Upper Ground

SE10BS

Great Suffolk Street

SE10NQ

Borough & Bankside

SE10QA

Nelson Square

SE11XU

Borough High Street

SE19JW

Hopton Street

SE10QB

Nelson Square

SE11QL

Vine Yard

SE11TA

Redcross Way

SE18BN

Valentine Row

SE19AS

Rose Alley

Data Sources

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