East Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 4UQ is located in the North Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Lane, London, SE16 4UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 4UF, SE16 4UD, SE16 4WG, SE16 4RN, SE16 4ST, SE16 4UE, SE16 4XL, SE16 4UB, SE16 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 4UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 47.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 55.9% | 52.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 4UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.9% 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 | 68.8% | 76.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 39.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 17.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 72.3% | 70.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 21.7% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 25.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
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.
In the area around SE16 4UQ this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 81.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.8% | 81.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 48.0% |
| Other | 11.8% | 0.7% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 63.1% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 22% | 22.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Oceania | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.8% | 50% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 11% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.2% | 16.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 14.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Lane was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 31 Axis Court, 2 East Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-12-06 | £762,629 |
| Flat 26 Axis Court, 2 East Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £677,000 | 2023-10-31 | £678,364 |
| Flat 32 Axis Court, 2 East Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2023-07-28 | £1,005,205 |
| Flat 14 Axis Court, 2 East Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-01-23 | £676,600 |
| Flat 8 Axis Court, 2 East Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2021-02-26 | £550,341 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 4UQ 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Part-Time Employee | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 66 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,546 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 | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,019 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 Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,319 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 | 3,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,038 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 | 1,803 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 | 3,938 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,184 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose's cafe | 125 | 323 yd | |
| Mumbai | 37 | 375 yd | |
| Bartons | 25 | 394 yd | |
| Smiths Wapping | Cinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street | 403 yd | |
| Blueprint cafe | Butlers Wharf, 28 | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ship aground public house | 33 | 293 yd | |
| The gregorian | The Gregorian, 96 | 420 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 491 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 492 yd | |
| Brew by numbers | Railway Arch 79 | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novilho de ouro | 131 | 325 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 375 yd | |
| Deniz fish bar | 166 | 498 yd | |
| Bermondsey tandoori balti hse | 206 | 498 yd | |
| Elite peri peri | 170 | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City wines | 141 | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 367 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 498 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 582 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 80 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 80 yd | |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 877 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 | 207.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.