Blondin Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6BB 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 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blondin Way, London, SE16 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6AZ, SE16 6BB, SE16 6BD, SE16 6NP, SE16 6BF, SE16 6QJ, SE16 6HS, SE16 6BA, SE16 6HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 6BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 45.9% | 49.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 39.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 54.4% | 64.2% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6BB this area, 5.6% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 5.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 2.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 73.7% | 21.3% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 10% | 3.6% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56% 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 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 10.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 76.9% | 56% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -25.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 41.9% 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 | 54.8% | 41.9% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 23.7% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 15.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.4% 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 | 54.4% | 42.1% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -41.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 20.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 15% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blondin Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rotherhithe average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Blackthorn House, 7 Blondin Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-11 | £326,641 |
| 35 Blackthorn House, 7 Blondin Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-10-04 | £538,662 |
| 17 Blackthorn House, 7 Blondin Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-05-31 | £379,795 |
| 33 Blackthorn House, 7 Blondin Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-12-18 | £366,193 |
| 42 Blackthorn House, 7 Blondin Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2023-11-17 | £387,949 |
SE16 6BB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community 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 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 1,029 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 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,752 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 | 1,867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,375 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 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 288 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 292 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 480 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 480 yd | |
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 498 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 696 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 904 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 971 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 442 yd | |
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 464 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 480 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 480 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 846 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 883 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 1,026 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,034 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 124 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 232 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 697 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 270.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 209.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.