Bywater Place is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5ND 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 Bywater Place, London, SE16 5ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5NE, SE16 5NZ, SE16 5DU, SE16 5EP, SE16 5NY, SE16 6NA, SE16 5DY, SE16 5EL, SE16 5FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 5ND 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 5ND, 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 5ND 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 Bywater Place was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bywater Place has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 212th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Bywater Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2023-03-16 | £889,195 |
| 12 Bywater Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-12-13 | £504,053 |
| 13 Bywater Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-07 | £316,271 |
| 21 Bywater Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-09-05 | £872,398 |
| 10 Bywater Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-09-04 | £510,892 |
SE16 5ND 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 5ND 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,721 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 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 871 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 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,337 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 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,549 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 | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,909 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 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 886 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 | 905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 215 yd | |
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 540 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 617 yd | |
| Zizzi | 33 Westferry Circus | 631 yd | |
| Royal China | 30 Westferry Circus | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 464 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 645 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 868 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 914 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 124 yd | |
| Hubbub Catering Ltd | Unit 97, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 808 yd | |
| Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 808 yd | |
| Golden Tea | Unit 102, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 808 yd | |
| Chopd Westferry Circus | 3 Westferry Circus | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 914 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 951 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 287 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 427 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 624 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 761 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 849 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.