Linsey Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 3XY 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linsey Street, London, SE16 3XY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 3XZ, SE16 3RP, SE16 3SR, SE1 5RH, SE16 3RQ, SE16 3XT, SE16 3XU, SE16 3YB, SE16 3XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 3XY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 49.4% | 54.7% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.3% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 3XY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 57.5% | 55.5% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 27.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 48.2% | 51.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.6% | 22.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 38% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.1% 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 | 3.3% | 15.7% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 14.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 23.3% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 20.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 57.1% | 39.1% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -42.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 71.1% | 60.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 13.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 13.4% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 60.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 12.8% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 5.5% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linsey Street was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Linsey Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 144th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Charles Mackenzie House Linsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-06-21 | £323,200 |
| Flat 23 Charles Mackenzie House Linsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-08 | £331,970 |
| Flat 31 Charles Mackenzie House Linsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-26 | £313,937 |
| Flat 19 Charles Mackenzie House Linsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-24 | £327,677 |
| Flat 25 Charles Mackenzie House Linsey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,050 | 2017-06-20 | £383,492 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 3XY 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 | 88 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Junior School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Infant School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Free schools | 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 | 610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,710 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 | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe cousin | 194a | 180 yd | |
| The brotherhood games ltd | 148 | 190 yd | |
| S.o.s coffee | 196c | 204 yd | |
| Yoyo dessert | 196b | 211 yd | |
| Rose cafe | 73 | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen victoria | 148 | 39 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 333 yd | |
| St james of bermondsey | 72 | 359 yd | |
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 538 yd | |
| The gregorian | The Gregorian, 96 | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St james plaice fish bar | 150 | 190 yd | |
| Pizza gogo | 69 | 216 yd | |
| Ho ho chinese take away | 59 | 216 yd | |
| Turkish food | 4 | 269 yd | |
| Street thai food | 22 | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 186-188 | 39 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 295 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 425 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 116 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 142 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 265 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 759 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 941 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 166.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.