Hamilton Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6QJ 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 Hamilton Close, London, SE16 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6NP, SE16 6HP, SE16 6HS, SE16 6AE, SE16 6AZ, SE16 6BB, SE16 6BF, SE16 6HW, SE16 6BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 6QJ, 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 6QJ, 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 6QJ 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 Hamilton Close was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hamilton Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 149th lowest crime rate of 769 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 23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hamilton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-29 | £358,915 |
| 14 Hamilton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2020-10-30 | £798,659 |
| 10 Hamilton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-11-11 | £388,962 |
| 14 Hamilton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2015-09-09 | £570,420 |
| 11 Hamilton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2013-11-28 | £303,979 |
SE16 6QJ 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 499 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 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 1,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,991 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 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,710 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 | 365 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,348 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 | 260 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 297 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 422 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 422 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 441 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 619 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 912 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 989 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 409 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 422 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 422 yd | |
| Banzai kitchen | 51 | 529 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 884 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 930 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 956 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 982 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 196 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 196 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 752 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 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 | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.