Stanhope Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6RX 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 Stanhope Close, London, SE16 6RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6RU, SE16 6AF, SE16 6RS, SE16 6SE, SE16 6RZ, SE16 6AJ, SE16 6AP, SE16 6AU, SE16 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 6RX is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 43.2% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 56.8% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 6RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 54.1% | 50.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 42.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 62.4% | 55.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6RX this area, 5.2% 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 74.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 7.2% | -6.1% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 74.4% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 40.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 10.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% |
| Indian | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 63.7% | 66.4% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 48.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 24.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 18.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 48.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 24.1% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 5.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanhope Close was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stanhope Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 225th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Stanhope Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-04-19 | £653,322 |
| 5 Stanhope Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2015-09-21 | £650,777 |
| 6 Stanhope Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2012-05-04 | £545,929 |
| 1 Stanhope Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2007-01-31 | £984,592 |
| 6 Stanhope Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2005-09-30 | £603,529 |
SE16 6RX 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 6RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,461 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 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 495 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 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 680 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 | 1out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,101 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 | 866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelodge.cafe | 9 | 393 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 393 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 491 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 492 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old salt quay | 163 | 516 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 532 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 680 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 704 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 294 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 412 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 412 yd | |
| Dreamin dough | Hawker House | 412 yd | |
| Ink squid bar ltd | Hawker House | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 540 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 719 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 | 246 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 653 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 693 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 706 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,074 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.