Farrins Rents is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6NF 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 Farrins Rents, London, SE16 6NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 5NH, SE16 6NQ, SE16 6NA, SE16 6LD, SE16 6NN, SE16 5NL, SE16 6NU, SE16 5NG, SE16 6NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 6NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 43.9% | 56.5% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 29.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 56.2% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 28.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 10.4% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 28% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 38.4% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.9% | 72.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 79.1% | 68.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 68.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 17% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 2.8% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrins Rents was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farrins Rents has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 38th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Farrins Rents, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-25 | £331,667 |
| 21 Farrins Rents, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-07-08 | £765,990 |
| 29 Farrins Rents, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,750 | 2022-01-31 | £19,233 |
| 31 Farrins Rents, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-05-28 | £553,037 |
| 29 Farrins Rents, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2013-10-23 | £902,441 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,661 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 | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,332 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 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths arms | 257 | 359 yd | |
| Yun hai restaurant | Shop Unit 3 To 4 Gwent Court | 444 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 678 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 726 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 676 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 712 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 743 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 934 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 96 yd | |
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 847 yd | |
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 873 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 892 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 260 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 324 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 668 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.