Rotherhithe Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5DJ 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 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5EQ, SE16 5HJ, SE16 5HB, SE16 5HA, SE16 5HD, SE16 5DW, SE16 5UD, SE16 5HL, SE16 6BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 5DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.9% | 49.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 53.3% | 56.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 33.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 64.4% | 57.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around SE16 5DJ this area, 9.7% 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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 65.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.1% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 72% | 65.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 51.5% | 54.3% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 19.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 54.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 19.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 8.2% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 4.1% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe Street was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rotherhithe Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 90th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 11 Stanton House, 620 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2024-10-14 | £884,219 |
| Apartment 24 Stanton House, 620 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-10-11 | £594,561 |
| Apartment 85 Stanton House, 620 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-05 | £417,940 |
| Apartment 14 Stanton House, 620 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-19 | £447,014 |
| Apartment 38 Stanton House, 620 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-12-01 | £617,298 |
SE16 5DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 238 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 67 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 2,649 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 | 108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 958 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 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,236 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 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,062 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 | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 185 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 307 yd | |
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 398 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 534 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 550 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 727 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 838 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 844 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 417 yd | |
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 503 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 534 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 534 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 650 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 948 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 967 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 239 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 283 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 846 yd | |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 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 | 325.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 314.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.