Oldfield Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2NA 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 Oldfield Grove, London, SE16 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2QU, SE16 2AF, SE16 2PY, SE16 2AD, SE16 2NB, SE8 5AS, SE8 5AT, SE8 5AU, SE16 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 2NA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 46.2% | 49.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 50% | 59% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 20.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 45.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 23.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 35.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 9% | 3.3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 23.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 56.2% | 50.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 56.2% | 51.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 16.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 16.1% | 14.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 28.6% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 4% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldfield Grove was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oldfield Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 208th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oldfield Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-02-29 | £356,402 |
SE16 2NA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,886 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 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | - not rated | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,695 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 | 3,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 352 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 375 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,400 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | 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 | 113 yd | |
| Sen restaurant | 190 | 155 yd | |
| Ma po | 176-178 | 162 yd | |
| Hello boba | 188 | 164 yd | |
| Uk homes for heroes | First Floor, 16-19 | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 185 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 215 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 246 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 262 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's pizza | 168 | 162 yd | |
| Morley's fried chicken | 166 | 162 yd | |
| Vapey cakes | 1a | 166 yd | |
| Gb kebab | 152 | 222 yd | |
| Express fish bar | 160 | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 492 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 917 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 | 363 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 241.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 226.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.