Surrey Quays Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2XU is located in the Rotherhithe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 2XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2XF, SE16 2XQ, SE16 7BE, SE16 7BG, SE16 7BL, SE16 7BQ, SE16 7BA, SE16 2XH, SE16 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 2XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 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 2XU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 60.7% | 59.4% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 20.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 57.3% | 55.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 31.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 22.9% | 7.4% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 8.9% | -5.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 48.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.1% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 22.9% | 11.7% | -11.2% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 54.2% | 56.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 7.6% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.7% | 56.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 27% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 5.9% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Quays Road was 449.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.3% higher than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Surrey Quays Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 63rd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building C1 Surrey Quays Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £130,754,059 | 2020-09-22 | £122,410,829 |
| Block C4 Canada Retail Park Surrey Quays Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £26,446,000 | 2020-06-26 | £24,586,925 |
| Retail Unit Canada Water Bus Station Surrey Quays Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £188,749 | 2020-03-31 | £180,117 |
| Building C1 Surrey Quays Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,391,213 | 2018-07-30 | £19,243,567 |
| Unit 6 Dock Offices Surrey Quays Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,000,000 | 2016-08-11 | £5,572,700 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,376 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 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | - not rated | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,025 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 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 979 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan's catering | Site Offices, 22 | 1 yd | |
| Yum bun | Unit 4 Canada Water Retail Pa | 2 yd | |
| Greenzen | Unit 2 Ticket Hall Canada Wat | 2 yd | |
| Seven islands leisure centre (restaurant/cafe) | Seven Islands Leisure Centre | 153 yd | |
| Revive | Cafe Canada Water Library, 21 | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China hall | 141 | 353 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 506 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 514 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 530 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachoo | Canada Water Plaza Market, 21 | 1 yd | |
| Plush caribbean food | 19-25 | 158 yd | |
| East african shack | Stall 1 | 186 yd | |
| Olives & figs ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 191 yd | |
| Kako coffee ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 215 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 350 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 873 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 151 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 493 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 | 543 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 981 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| 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 | 89.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.