This neighbourhood is situated on the southern bank on the Thames and is part of the neighbourhood area of Southwark. It is also referred to as Borough. The area provides a mix of skyscrapers, historic churches, small parks, shops, and new residential buildings. The locality has something for everyone, from museums to parks to shopping. There’s also the famous Borough Market that brings a unique charm to the area and gives Londoners a chance to support small local vendors and experience great food. This area is centrally located and places residents in a great position to get around and explore London.

The tube station in the neighbourhood, Borough, was part of the first deep level tube railway in London. During World War II, the station and its tunnels were used as a large public air raid shelter. Since the neighbourhood is so centrally located, it came under heavy re and bombing during the war. Many of the older architecture was sadly lost during this time, but there are a few remaining structures that can be seen today. One of these remaining structures is the Church of St. George the Martyr, which is from the 1700s. It stands beside another historic structure, the remaining wall of the infamous Marshalsea Prison that was erected in the 1300s.

The most famous resident born in this area is John Harvard. He became a pastor and settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1637. He died less than a year after arriving in the colony and left a large sum of money and his theological book collection to a small college in the area that had just opened. This small college changed its name to honour his gift and memory, known around the world today as Harvard University. There is a blue plaque commemorating his birthplace and a library in the neighbourhood named after him as well. Another famous resident was Charles Dickens. He lived on Lant Street, which is still around today, for a short period of time while his father was jailed in Marshalsea Prison.

Borough Market is of medieval origin and has stood on the same spot for over 260 years and The Tabard Inn, which was on Borough High Street in the 1300s, is one of the most famous inns in the area. In Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales this is the inn from which the pilgrims begin their journey. Today it is home to some of London’s most fashionable eateries, with queues at restaurants like the nearby Padella frequently lasting for over an hour. Those looking for a more down to earth dining experience can head south towards Great Suffolk Street, where they will find The Giggling Sausage - a traditional greasy spoon cafe capable of curing any hangover.

Theft is the highest reported crime in the area. This is due to the busyness of the area and number of tourist attractions that are located in and around the neighbourhood. However, visitors and residents report feeling safe and enjoy the area’s variety of activities.

Right beside the locality, Guy’s Hospital has recently completed a new 14-storey cancer treatment centre in conjunction with the King’s College London medical school, providing specialist care and new employment opportunities. More generally, Borough is an attractive place for investors. Three projects currently under construction on Great Suffolk Street. Two separate projects between numbers 127 and 131 are seeking to provide workspace for creative industries and small young companies. Meanwhile, at the other end of the street The Liberty of Southwark development will be mixed use, providing 36 new homes, ground floor retail, and 200,000 sq ft of office space.