Redriff Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 1LL is located in the Rotherhithe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redriff Road, London, SE16 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2XP, SE16 2XL, SE16 2UE, SE16 7PW, SE16 2XS, SE16 7WG, SE16 7WF, SE16 7WE, SE16 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 1LL is primarily male, with 57% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 43% | -10.7% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 57% | 10.7% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE16 1LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.2% | 77.1% | 23.9% | 37.9% | 39.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 19.3% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 62.9% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 6.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE16 1LL this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 83.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 4.8% | -15.4% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 1.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -12.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 83.8% | 39.9% | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.6% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 12.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 53.2% | 65.3% | 12.1% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 37.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 37.6% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 28.1% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 22.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 15.7% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 37.8% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 24% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 21.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.3% | 76.7% | -35.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redriff Road was 640.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 352.3% higher than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Redriff Road has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 37th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Court Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Redriff Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-04-26 | £51,823 |
| Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Redriff Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £115,900,000 | 2017-03-10 | £112,288,705 |
SE16 1LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 1LL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 388 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks coffee company | 7-9 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 1 yd | |
| Mange tout | 45c Surrey Quays Shopping Cent | 1 yd | |
| Burger king | 45 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 56 yd | |
| Banh mi bay | 45 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 56 yd | |
| Pizza hut restaurant | 5 | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China hall | 141 | 200 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 279 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 288 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 353 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee and olive | Outside Red Shipping Container Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 0 yd | |
| Momoda bento | Outside Red Shipping Container Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 0 yd | |
| Pizza 1889 ltd | Outside Tesco Extra | 1 yd | |
| Cycling cantina | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 2 yd | |
| Sushi momoda | Sushi Momoda Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 2 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 2 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 409 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 649 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 914 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,004 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.