Rotherhithe New Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2PU 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 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2PU, SE16 2QD, SE16 2AF, SE16 2AG, SE16 2AD, SE16 2QE, SE16 2QF, SE16 2AQ, SE16 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.7% | 52.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 2PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 46.7% | 57.2% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 23.4% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.7% | 22.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 39.6% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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 | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 29.5% | 28.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 25.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 37.2% | 34.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 59.7% | 54.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 14.1% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 14.3% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 13.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 53.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 25.5% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 6.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 3.1% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe New Road was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rotherhithe New Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 85 Brydale House Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-03-24 | £264,159 |
| Flat 55 Brydale House Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2014-03-25 | £243,363 |
| Flat 68 Brydale House Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2013-05-31 | £242,335 |
| Flat 60 Brydale House Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-04-21 | £204,901 |
| Flat 86 Brydale House Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2007-10-12 | £244,212 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2PU 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,544 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 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,804 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 | 79 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 943 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 | 1,078 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,697 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 | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,960 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 | 3,131 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 | 3,723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,429 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 | 142 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,668 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 | 115 yd | |
| Uk homes for heroes | First Floor, 16-19 | 142 yd | |
| Pho thuy tay | 1b | 168 yd | |
| Ma po | 176-178 | 193 yd | |
| Sen restaurant | 190 | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 141 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 168 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 183 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 217 yd | |
| China hall | 141 | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gb kebab | 152 | 166 yd | |
| Express fish bar | 160 | 166 yd | |
| Nam nam | Basement And Ground Floor, 138 | 166 yd | |
| Perinos grill | 126g | 183 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 168 | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 458 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 810 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 | 236 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 911 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.