Clarence Mews is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5GD is located in the Rotherhithe 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 Clarence Mews, London, SE16 5GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5GA, SE16 5GB, SE16 5GE, SE16 5QL, SE16 5QN, SE16 7RD, SE16 5QR, SE16 5QJ, SE16 5QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 5GD has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 41.1% | 47% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 58.9% | 53% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 64.8% | 58% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 27% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 60.3% | 60.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5GD this area, 5.5% 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.1% | 66.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 15.4% | 4.5% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 78.6% | 72.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 10.1% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
In this area, just 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 44% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 26.6% | 30.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 24.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.7% | 44% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 22% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 8.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 7.5% | 0.4% | 7.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Mews was 117.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarence Mews has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 363rd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-07-02 | £808,308 |
| 82 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2013-11-22 | £1,165,531 |
| 70 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2012-05-25 | £895,952 |
| 78 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2011-10-21 | £856,288 |
| 83 Clarence Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2011-07-22 | £861,667 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 5GD 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 | 179 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 574 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 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 636 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 4,074 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 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 579 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel cafe | Brunel Engine House | 388 yd | |
| Simplicity restaurant | 1 | 421 yd | |
| Accent catering ltd | Albion Primary School | 459 yd | |
| Sands film studio & pic library | 82 | 489 yd | |
| Sichuan grand chinese restaurant | 35-37 | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old salt quay | 163 | 128 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 295 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 385 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 388 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 376 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 498 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 533 yd | |
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 546 yd | |
| Albion fish bar | 36 | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 608 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 734 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 910 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 365 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 356.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.