Rotherhithe New Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2SE 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 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2SE, SE16 2AQ, SE16 2QY, SE16 2AG, SE16 2BW, SE16 2QX, SE16 2PZ, SE16 2BN, SE16 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2SE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 57.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 48.9% | 57.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 21.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.3% | 53.5% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 27.3% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 16.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 44.1% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.7% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.5% 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 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 27.3% | 26.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 24.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 42.6% | 37.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -43.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 58.2% | 52.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 52.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 30.1% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 4.9% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe New Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the North Bermondsey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 94 Tissington Court Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-11-18 | £261,842 |
| Flat 85 Tissington Court Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2011-11-08 | £230,369 |
| Flat 76 Tissington Court Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-09-30 | £268,711 |
| Flat 97 Tissington Court Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,999 | 2010-09-10 | £331,113 |
| Flat 76 Tissington Court Rotherhithe New Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-05-25 | £295,545 |
SE16 2SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2SE 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,543 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 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 92 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 797 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 | 1,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,705 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 | 3,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,939 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 | 3,064 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 | 3,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,340 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 | 59 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,616 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 | 77 yd | |
| Uk homes for heroes | First Floor, 16-19 | 289 yd | |
| Surrey quays tandoori | 199 | 304 yd | |
| Lebanese falafel and grill | 183 | 304 yd | |
| Pho thuy tay | 1b | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 290 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 312 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 332 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 359 yd | |
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions den chicken & grill | 197 | 304 yd | |
| Gourmet house | 201 | 304 yd | |
| Gb kebab | 152 | 317 yd | |
| Express fish bar | 160 | 317 yd | |
| Nam nam | Basement And Ground Floor, 138 | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 304 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 599 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 726 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 925 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 | 238 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 903 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 | 280.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 277.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.