Weald Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 3ET is located in the South Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weald Close, London, SE16 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 3JA, SE16 3EB, SE16 3EG, SE16 3DN, SE16 3EY, SE16 3DS, SE16 3DT, SE16 3EN, SE16 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 3ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3ET, 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 | 61.4% | 59.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 32.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 54.9% | 62% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 60.7% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 14% | 2% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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 | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.7% | 45.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 20.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.9% | 6.3% | -8.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.8% | 45.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 23.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 19.5% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 16.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.7% | 7.6% | -11.1% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 3.8% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weald Close was 152.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weald Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 305th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Weald Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2024-02-26 | £357,447 |
| 30 Weald Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2023-03-07 | £173,426 |
| 25 Weald Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2022-02-18 | £312,919 |
| 26 Weald Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,750 | 2019-12-06 | £365,081 |
| 2 Weald Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2019-07-19 | £666,627 |
SE16 3ET area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 315 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,531 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 | 3,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,571 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 | 2,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm's cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse Six | 331 yd | |
| The sushi co | Unit 35, 14-16 | 349 yd | |
| Nutri meal box | 14-16 | 356 yd | |
| Tunisian street kitchen | 14-16 | 356 yd | |
| Howden group services | Karma Kitchen, 14-16 | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 550 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 609 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 612 yd | |
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 628 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wassup wiches | 14-16 | 349 yd | |
| Agbons modern nigerian food | 14-16 | 356 yd | |
| Karma kitchen bermondsey | 14-16 | 356 yd | |
| Made by nez | Karma Kitchen, 14-16 | 357 yd | |
| Afrijo | Karma Kitchen, 14-16 | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 366 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 559 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 655 yd | |
| Tesco | 186-188 | 712 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 886 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 957 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 | 1,013 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 | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.1% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.