Eleanor Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6PS 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 Eleanor Close, London, SE16 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6XF, SE16 6PU, SE16 6PT, SE16 6PA, SE16 6XD, SE16 6PW, SE16 6PZ, SE16 6PE, SE16 6XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 6PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 50.8% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 43.7% | 49.2% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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 | 64.3% | 63% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 23.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 56% | 51.1% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 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 6PS this area, 7.5% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 55.6% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 15.3% | 6.1% | -9.2% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 54% | 65.6% | 11.6% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 57.3% | 53.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 8% | 21% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 7.6% | -16.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 52.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 20.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 6.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eleanor Close was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eleanor Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 210th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Derwent Court Eleanor Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £423,750 | 2024-08-19 | £401,515 |
| Flat 6 Derwent Court Eleanor Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-04-04 | £496,300 |
| Flat 16 Derwent Court Eleanor Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-05-03 | £484,677 |
| Flat 9 Derwent Court Eleanor Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-01-21 | £464,660 |
| Flat 5 Derwent Court Eleanor Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2021-03-29 | £503,924 |
SE16 6PS 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 | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,240 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 | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,529 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 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 409 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 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 780 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 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,081 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 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 452 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelodge.cafe | 9 | 312 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 312 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 321 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 343 yd | |
| Accent catering ltd | Albion Primary School | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 323 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 430 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 473 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 501 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 238 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 330 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 403 yd | |
| Olives & figs ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 409 yd | |
| Kako coffee ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 661 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 715 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 953 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 | 452 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 781 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 825 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 905 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,033 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.