Holywell Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 3EF is located in the Old Kent Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holywell Close, London, SE16 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 3DX, SE16 3DW, SE16 3DU, SE16 3AA, SE16 3DT, SE16 3BD, SE16 3BH, SE16 3BE, SE16 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 3EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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% | 54.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48% | 45.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 3EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 42.8% | 52.4% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 20.1% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 43.7% | 39.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 22.3% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 3EF this area, 31.3% 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 | 44.4% | 31.3% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8.4% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 28.3% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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 | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 22.3% | 12.6% | -9.7% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 56.3% | 58.8% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 9% | -7.6% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 77.6% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.4% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 2% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holywell Close was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% higher than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holywell Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 306th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Holywell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-03-18 | £447,851 |
| 15 Holywell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-10-27 | £339,540 |
| 24 Holywell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-12-21 | £400,878 |
| 21 Holywell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-05-01 | £360,824 |
| 10 Holywell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-10-31 | £378,056 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 3EF 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 376 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,688 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 | 2,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mels cafe | Basement And Ground Floor, 13 | 239 yd | |
| The sushi co | Unit 35, 14-16 | 385 yd | |
| Howden group services | Karma Kitchen, 14-16 | 415 yd | |
| Nutri meal box | 14-16 | 416 yd | |
| Tunisian street kitchen | 14-16 | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 447 yd | |
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 594 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 598 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 721 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil leaf pizzeria | 17 | 239 yd | |
| Millhouse fish and chips | 1b | 239 yd | |
| Pasta evangelists ltd | 15 | 239 yd | |
| Freshwei limited | Unit 1 Allard House, 18 | 284 yd | |
| Wulfchef | Unit 20 Allard House, 18 | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 550 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 613 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 690 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 789 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 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 | 865 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.