Tawny Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2NH 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 Tawny Way, London, SE16 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2NQ, SE16 2NJ, SE16 2NL, SE16 2NG, SE16 2LW, SE16 2NN, SE16 2UG, SE16 2NW, SE16 7WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 2NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 49% | 64.2% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 21.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 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 | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 24.5% | 16% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 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 | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 42.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 18.7% | 22.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 20.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 52.4% | 43.8% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 63.7% | 53.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 15.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 53.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 28.9% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 6.3% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tawny Way was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tawny Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 47th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Dunlin House, 2 Tawny Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £398,250 | 2023-05-30 | £415,366 |
| Flat 17 Dunlin House, 2 Tawny Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-03-10 | £341,675 |
| Flat 9 Dunlin House, 2 Tawny Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-03-17 | £384,248 |
| Flat 7 Dunlin House, 2 Tawny Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-02-09 | £373,004 |
| Flat 10 Dunlin House, 2 Tawny Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2015-12-04 | £329,954 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2NH 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 | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,535 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 | 2,180 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 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,699 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 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 821 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 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,790 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 | 2,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,900 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 | 3,301 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 | 3,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,069 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 | 405 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In mayfair limited | 193 | 57 yd | |
| Caffe pistachio | 239 | 81 yd | |
| Uk homes for heroes | First Floor, 16-19 | 126 yd | |
| Ma po | 176-178 | 140 yd | |
| Proper pizza london ltd t/a the pizza room london | 235-237 | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey docks | 185 | 81 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 121 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 124 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 159 yd | |
| China hall | 141 | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gb kebab | 152 | 104 yd | |
| Express fish bar | 160 | 104 yd | |
| Nam nam | Basement And Ground Floor, 138 | 104 yd | |
| Perinos grill | 126g | 121 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 168 | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 281 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 442 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 655 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 686 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 | 429 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,073 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 304.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 296.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.