King & Queen Wharf is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 5SQ 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 King & Queen Wharf, London, SE16 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5ST, SE16 5SH, SE16 5SX, SE16 5SY, SE16 5SU, SE16 5SJ, SE16 5QY, SE16 5RF, SE16 5XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 5SQ is primarily male, with 53.6% 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% | 46.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54% | 53.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 5SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 53.1% | 64.8% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 25.2% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 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 (93.3%) 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 | 62.5% | 64.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 28.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 5SQ this area, 1.9% 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 81.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.8% | 81.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 47.7% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 73.6% | 69.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 53.6% | 50% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 49.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 23% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 6.2% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King & Queen Wharf was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
King & Queen Wharf has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 20th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

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 2 Sandringham Court King & Queen Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-20 | £376,656 |
| Flat 22 Sandringham Court King & Queen Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,350 | 2023-06-09 | £378,233 |
| Flat 10 Sandringham Court King & Queen Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2022-05-09 | £540,558 |
| Flat 12 Sandringham Court King & Queen Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-03-09 | £399,961 |
| Flat 3 Sandringham Court King & Queen Wharf, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2021-05-04 | £408,918 |
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,470 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 | 2,794 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 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 794 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 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 851 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 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,118 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 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,313 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 | 323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 61 yd | |
| La Figa Restaurant | Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street | 542 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 580 yd | |
| Il Bordello | Unit G01, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 647 yd | |
| Glamis APG | Glamis Adventure Playground, 10 Glamis Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 438 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 468 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 544 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 763 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 542 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 598 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 648 yd | |
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 717 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 59 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 751 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 856 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 296 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 808 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 867 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 | 264 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 254.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.