Bray Crescent is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6AN is located in the Rotherhithe 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 Bray Crescent, London, SE16 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6AH, SE16 6AL, SE16 6AW, SE16 6BS, SE16 6PY, SE16 6AR, SE16 6PW, SE16 6AP, SE16 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 6AN is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 48.1% | 43.2% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 56.8% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 6AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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% | 50.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 42.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 62.4% | 55.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6AN this area, 5.2% 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 74.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 7.2% | -6.1% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 74.4% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 40.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 10.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% |
| Indian | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 63.7% | 66.4% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 53.1% | 48.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 24.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 18.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.1% 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 | 51.9% | 48.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 24.1% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 5.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bray Crescent was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Bray Crescent has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 140th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bray Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2024-07-16 | £1,020,000 |
| 13 Bray Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £952,000 | 2017-08-25 | £997,142 |
| 7 Bray Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2015-01-30 | £1,171,588 |
| 15 Bray Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2013-05-03 | £1,069,494 |
| 5 Bray Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2006-07-07 | £1,245,465 |
SE16 6AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 6AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 410 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 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 691 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 , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,254 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 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 356 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,269 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelodge.cafe | 9 | 501 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 501 yd | |
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 515 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 518 yd | |
| Accent catering ltd | Albion Primary School | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old salt quay | 163 | 308 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 417 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 551 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 564 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 414 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 507 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 529 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 590 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 548 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 693 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 890 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 336.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.