Rotherhithe Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5QF 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5GW, SE16 5QW, SE16 5SZ, SE16 5RQ, SE16 5QX, SE16 5QS, SE16 5RD, SE16 5RE, SE16 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 5QF is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 46.2% | 45.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 54.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 5QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 54.1% | 57.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 32.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 63.4% | 60.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5QF this area, 6.8% 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.6% | 74.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 1.7% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 66.7% | 72.4% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 15% | 22.2% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.7% 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 | 47.3% | 47.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 23.7% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 15.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 7.7% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 5.8% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherhithe Street was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Rotherhithe Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 37th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Pacific Wharf, 165 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-10-25 | £442,109 |
| Flat 205 Pacific Wharf, 165 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-06-21 | £599,642 |
| Flat 4 Pacific Wharf, 165 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-07-24 | £780,692 |
| Flat 315 Pacific Wharf, 165 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-06-09 | £698,246 |
| Flat 305 Pacific Wharf, 165 Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-05-19 | £521,488 |
| Full-Time Employee | 278 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 80 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,698 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 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 757 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 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,374 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 | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,921 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 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 1,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 318 yd | |
| Il Bordello | Unit G01, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 458 yd | |
| Il Bacaro | 2 New Crane Place | 527 yd | |
| River View Restaurant | New Crane Wharf - Unit 16, New Crane Place | 530 yd | |
| Da Nonna Ltd | Unit 2, New Crane Place | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old salt quay | 163 | 142 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 414 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 532 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 590 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 447 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 453 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 608 yd | |
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 711 yd | |
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 316 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 812 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 398 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 544 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 1,072 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 346.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 337.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.