Leather Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE16 2QB is located in the New Cross Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leather Road, London, SE16 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2QG, SE16 2PZ, SE16 2QX, SE16 2PH, SE16 2NB, SE16 2PY, SE16 2QU, SE16 2QY, SE16 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49.8% | 54.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 45.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 53.9% | 66.1% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 21.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 46.4% | 47.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2QB this area, 28.2% 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 | 22.2% | 28.2% | 6.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 5.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 33.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.2% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 36.8% | 22.7% | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 0.2% | -4.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 43.3% | 31.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -49.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 63.4% | 60.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 18.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 5.1% | -5.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 59.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 27.6% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 1.6% | -22.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 33.3% | 6.5% | 26.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leather Road was 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Leather Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 306th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Leather Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-02-12 | £663,986 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2QB 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 | 114 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,403 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 | 2,066 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 | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out 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 | 784 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 | 1,208 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,800 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 | 3,188 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 | 3,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,222 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 | 198 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,481 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 | 102 yd | |
| Sen restaurant | 190 | 297 yd | |
| Ma po | 176-178 | 305 yd | |
| Hello boba | 188 | 307 yd | |
| Uk homes for heroes | First Floor, 16-19 | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 316 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 336 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 357 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 376 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vapey cakes | 1a | 301 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 168 | 305 yd | |
| Morley's fried chicken | 166 | 305 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 332 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 423 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 662 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,021 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 | 375 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.