Hull Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6BY 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 Hull Close, London, SE16 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6AG, SE16 6BZ, SE16 6AQ, SE16 6BX, SE16 6BU, SE16 6BT, SE16 6AR, SE16 6AJ, SE16 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 6BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 6BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 38% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 58.3% | 58.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 63.9% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 79.4% | 68.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 61.3% | 55.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 19.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 55.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 19.2% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 7.5% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hull Close was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hull Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 75th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hull Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-08-16 | £244,332 |
| 9 Hull Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2018-05-31 | £811,095 |
| 7 Hull Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2012-11-22 | £420,348 |
| 17 Hull Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2010-07-29 | £252,153 |
| 21 Hull Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2009-01-27 | £378,742 |
SE16 6BY 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 6BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 210 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 361 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 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | - not rated | 479 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 | 3out of 4 | 53 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,454 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 | 1,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,260 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 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,639 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,125 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 | 155 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 830 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 | 854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 465 yd | |
| Thelodge.cafe | 9 | 592 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 592 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 672 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old salt quay | 163 | 471 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 631 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 768 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 781 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 477 yd | |
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 494 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 599 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 599 yd | |
| Dreamin dough | Hawker House | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 723 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 919 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 | 149 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.