SE1 postcode

Broadband in SE1 6JZ

Southwark, Southwark

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Full fibre (FTTP) covers 97% of premises here.

Best speed1000 Mbps
StandardSuperfastGigabit
Compare Broadband Deals →

Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 21 March 2026

Flood Risk

Data pending

Fibre (FTTP)

Yes (97%)

Best speed

1000 Mbps

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 21 March 2026

Speed Calculator

Adjust the options below to see how much broadband speed your household needs.

2
18

HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (1000 Mbps) is available at SE1 6JZ. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

Compare Deals in SE1 6JZ

Speed Test

Check your current download speed and see how it compares to what is available at SE1 6JZ.

The test downloads a 2 MB file from our server and measures how long it takes.

This test measures download speed only. Results vary depending on network conditions.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)97%
97%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)97%
97%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit97%
97%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at SE1 6JZ

30–300 Mbps (3%)
300+ Mbps (97%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at SE1 6JZ

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

0%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

theft from the person67%2
burglary33%1

Compare broadband in SE1 6JZ

Find the best broadband packages available at your address.

Compare Deals Now

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01003930

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

London Waterloo

0.5 mi

by road

🚂

London Bridge

0.9 mi

by road

🚂

London Liverpool Street

1.7 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Southwark

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Southwark

A
30%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
15%£2,071
E
5%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452
H
1%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Southwark, 2024/25

VOA 2025

Ready to switch? See what's available at your address.

Check Deals

Living near SE1 6JZ

Looking at SE1 6JZ in Southwark? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 96.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 96.7% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at SE1 6JZ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 3.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 96.7% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at SE1 6JZ mean in practice? Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at SE1 6JZ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At SE1 6JZ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was theft from the person. Other frequent types include burglary. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

London Waterloo station is the closest rail link at 0.5 miles from SE1 6JZ. That is walkable for most people. No car needed for the daily commute. London Bridge is the next closest at 0.9 miles. London Liverpool Street offers another option at 1.7 miles.

Properties around SE1 6JZ most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Southwark. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at SE1 6JZ is available across 99% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for SE1 6JZ: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

SE1 6JZ falls within the Southwark local authority area. The SE1 postcode area contains 1896 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across SE1 ranges from 0% to 100%. SE1 6JZ is above the area average of 94%.

How does SE1 6JZ compare to its neighbours? SE1 6FE (0.07 miles, Southwark) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SE1 6HB (0.07 miles, Southwark) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SE1 6LF (0.05 miles, Southwark) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SE1 6HW (0.08 miles, Southwark) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at SE1 6JZ, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Southwark depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for SE1 6JZ, here is what stands out. Strong broadband and close transport links give flexibility for both commuting and remote work. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Southwark. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for SE1 6JZ in Southwark. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.

Frequently asked questions about SE1 6JZ

What are the broadband speeds available at SE1 6JZ?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at SE1 6JZ. Maximum download speeds reach 1000 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 96.7%.

What is the average house price near SE1 6JZ?

No recent house price data is available for SE1 6JZ.

What schools are nearby in the SE1 6JZ area?

School data for SE1 6JZ is being updated. Check the Get Information About Schools service for the latest.

How does crime rate in SE1 6JZ compare to other areas?

3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is SE1 6JZ for remote working?

SE1 6JZ scores 100/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at SE1 6JZ?

4G outdoor coverage at SE1 6JZ is 99%. 5G reaches 0%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near SE1 6JZ?

EPC data for SE1 6JZ is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at SE1 6JZ?

The most common council tax band near SE1 6JZ is Band C. The billing authority is Southwark.

How accessible are GP surgeries near SE1 6JZ?

GP surgery data for SE1 6JZ is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near SE1 6JZ?

The nearest train station to SE1 6JZ is London Waterloo, 0.5 miles away. London Bridge is also nearby.

Is SE1 6JZ a suitable area for families?

SE1 6JZ scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at SE1 6JZ?

Air quality data for SE1 6JZ is being updated.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from SE1 6JZ?

EV charging data for SE1 6JZ is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at SE1 6JZ?

Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 96.7% of premises at SE1 6JZ. Check with BT, Virgin Media, or local operators for availability.

Area suitability scores

SE1 6JZ

Remote Worker

100

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Southwark

District

Southwark

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01003930

Best deals

Compare broadband deals in SE1 6JZ

Find the best packages from UK providers in minutes.

Check Available Deals

Broadband deals for SE1 6JZ

Compare Deals