Reculver Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE16 2RW is located in the New Cross Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reculver Road, London, SE16 2RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2RQ, SE16 2RN, SE16 2TA, SE16 2AW, SE16 2RE, SE16 2PH, SE16 2RP, SE16 2QG, SE16 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.5% | 54.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 51.1% | 53.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 33.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 54.1% | 51.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.3% | 26% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.8% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 34.3% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 28.5% | 32.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 30.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 35.2% | 28.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -53.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 66.3% | 64% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 15.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 13.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 64% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.5% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 2.7% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reculver Road was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reculver Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 41 Reculver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-06-20 | £497,520 |
| Flat 1 41 Reculver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £303,750 | 2025-06-04 | £302,243 |
| Flat 13 41 Reculver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-11-12 | £132,611 |
| Flat 8 41 Reculver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £519,000 | 2018-07-19 | £540,558 |
| Flat 3 41 Reculver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2018-01-31 | £324,191 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2RW 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 | 131 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,065 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 | 2,072 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 | 2,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,636 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 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,720 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 | 1,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,561 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 | 3,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 452 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 280 yd | |
| Harvey's Den Cafe | Lewisham Lions Centre, Bolina Road | 306 yd | |
| Palette | Unit 20, Gemini Project | 315 yd | |
| 28 Well Hung | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 350 yd | |
| Niks Kitchen | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farriers arms | 214 | 443 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 463 yd | |
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 490 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 500 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daees Grill | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 350 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 442 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 442 yd | |
| Vapey cakes | 1a | 458 yd | |
| Lions den chicken & grill | 197 | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 478 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 766 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| 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 | 517 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.