Howland Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6HN 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 Howland Way, London, SE16 6HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6HW, SE16 6HP, SE16 5AB, SE16 7QG, SE16 7QA, SE16 6QH, SE16 6QA, SE16 6QD, SE16 6QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 6HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 52.5% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 47.5% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 6HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 52.8% | 45.4% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 39.4% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 55.6% | 57.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SE16 6HN this area, 5.9% 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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 61.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 80.7% | 72.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 61.9% | 55.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 16.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 10% | 2% | -8.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 55.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 22% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 7.5% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 3.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howland Way was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howland Way has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 231st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Howland Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-10-19 | £626,844 |
| 2 Howland Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-06-02 | £632,682 |
| 7 Howland Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-02-23 | £696,925 |
| 9 Howland Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-08-15 | £785,465 |
| 30 Howland Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-08-04 | £805,606 |
SE16 6HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 414 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 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,012 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 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,488 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 148 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 260 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 260 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 266 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 279 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 493 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 835 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 1,045 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 260 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 260 yd | |
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 277 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 585 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 907 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 937 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,001 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 101 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 350 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 914 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 999 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 13.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 13.2% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.