Rotherhithe Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5AB is located in the Surrey Docks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7QA, SE16 5LJ, SE16 7QG, SE16 7QF, SE16 6HR, SE16 6HN, SE16 7HD, SE16 7HQ, SE16 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 5AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 55.6% | 56.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 27.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 47.3% | 52.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 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.
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 17.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 45.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 64% | 54.3% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 70.7% | 60.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 6% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 13% | 8% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 60.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 22% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 3.6% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe Street was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% higher than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotherhithe Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 341st highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oscar Court, 700 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2025-02-07 | £428,967 |
| 20 Oscar Court, 700 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-04-24 | £557,452 |
| 24 Oscar Court, 700 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-27 | £490,714 |
| 15 Oscar Court, 700 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-12-02 | £149,200 |
| 4 Oscar Court, 700 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £838,000 | 2022-05-09 | £891,150 |
SE16 5AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,555 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 67 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 177 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 177 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 221 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 195 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 496 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 732 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 999 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 162 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 177 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 177 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 665 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 880 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 966 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 86 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 903 yd | |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,007 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 288.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 224.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.