Rotherhithe Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5HB 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 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5HA, SE16 5HD, SE16 5EQ, SE16 5DJ, SE16 5HJ, SE16 6BF, SE16 6HS, SE16 6BD, SE16 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 5HB is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 43.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 56.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 5HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 59.9% | 48% | -11.9% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 40.1% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (94.8%) 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% | 59.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5HB this area, 7.9% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 69.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 81.6% | 74.2% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 54.3% | 56.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 23.6% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 1.1% | -8.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.2% | 56.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 19% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 3.7% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe Street was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Rotherhithe Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 141st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Bryan House Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-07 | £387,119 |
| Flat 31 Bryan House Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-08-04 | £447,133 |
| Flat 1 Bryan House Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-18 | £362,450 |
| Flat 29 Bryan House Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,946 | 2022-04-14 | £185,470 |
| Flat 16 Bryan House Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-01 | £421,164 |
SE16 5HB 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,436 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 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,574 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 | 141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 647 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 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 927 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 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,912 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 | 1,965 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 | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,297 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,218 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 | 1,052 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 | 1,294 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 | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 99 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 217 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 443 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 443 yd | |
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 459 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 689 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 764 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 845 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 327 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 443 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 443 yd | |
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 575 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 677 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 929 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 1,022 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 199 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 274 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 823 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 929 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.