Teak Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5NW 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 Teak Close, London, SE16 5NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5NL, SE16 5NJ, SE16 5NH, SE16 6BA, SE16 5NG, SE16 5HH, SE16 6BD, SE16 6NF, SE16 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 5NW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 39.2% | 46.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 31.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 45.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 29.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 5NW this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 32.2% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 41.4% | 20.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.6% | 73.4% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 83.5% | 69.5% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 13% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 69.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Teak Close was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Teak Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 85th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Teak Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-06-19 | £302,588 |
| 18 Teak Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-18 | £284,399 |
| 35 Teak Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2019-02-22 | £755,936 |
| 31 Teak Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-02-09 | £666,369 |
| 31 Teak Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £297,300 | 2016-07-04 | £325,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | - not rated | 123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 395 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 567 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 , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,650 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 | 1,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,993 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 , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 261 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 | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 379 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 485 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 518 yd | |
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 626 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 724 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 809 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 832 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 878 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 249 yd | |
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 667 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 705 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 705 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 628 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 963 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 123 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 261 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 460 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 469 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 184.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.