Rotherhithe New Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2BW is located in the Rotherhithe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2PB, SE16 2PD, SE16 2DG, SE16 2BN, SE16 2BH, SE16 2SD, SE16 2SE, SE16 2BG, SE16 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% 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 | 47.2% | 60.6% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 20.7% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 45.6% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 28.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 2BW this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 30.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 35.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.4% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 20.4% | 20.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 58.5% | 50.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 66.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 66.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 65.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 24.2% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.1% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe New Road was 144.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Rotherhithe New Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 323rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Westlake Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-14 | £321,616 |
| Flat 21 Westlake Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-07-12 | £251,517 |
| Flat 47 Westlake Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2018-01-19 | £256,611 |
| Flat 13 Westlake Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-04-28 | £318,169 |
| Flat 56 Westlake Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2011-09-30 | £165,066 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,967 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 | 3,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 66 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La chingada | 10-12 | 171 yd | |
| Surrey quays tandoori | 199 | 210 yd | |
| Lebanese falafel and grill | 183 | 210 yd | |
| Pho thuy tay | 1b | 342 yd | |
| Uk homes for heroes | First Floor, 16-19 | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 341 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 342 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 347 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 370 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions den chicken & grill | 197 | 210 yd | |
| Gourmet house | 201 | 210 yd | |
| Oh my dog! / bad habit | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 341 yd | |
| Rice guys | Unit 21 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 341 yd | |
| The fat crust | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 614 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 812 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 906 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 179 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 340 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.