Rotherhithe Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5EG 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5XJ, SE16 5DZ, SE16 5XL, SE16 5XN, SE16 5EE, SE16 5XH, SE16 5XW, SE16 5EL, SE16 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 5EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 53.7% | 49.5% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 37.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (92%) 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 | 60.8% | 64.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5EG this area, 9% 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.7% | 63.5% | -4.2% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.8% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 72.5% | 72.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 57.1% | 59% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 2.7% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 58.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 21.7% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 5% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 5% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe Street was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotherhithe Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 166th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-27 | £345,291 |
| 456A Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-06-13 | £626,988 |
| 440 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-07-28 | £646,049 |
| 446 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-02-13 | £597,486 |
| 488 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-04-06 | £312,693 |
SE16 5EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SE16 5EG 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 | 168 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 51 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 4,267 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 618 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 403 yd | |
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 407 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 442 yd | |
| La Figa Restaurant | Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street | 455 yd | |
| Marios Cafe | Unit 3a, 139 Three Colt Street | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 448 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 450 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 741 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 741 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 250 yd | |
| Sailors Health Club Restaurant | 570-574 Commercial Road | 741 yd | |
| Basilico | Front, 653 Commercial Road | 752 yd | |
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 775 yd | |
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 751 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 829 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 160 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 591 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 707 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.