Garter Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6XB 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 Garter Way, London, SE16 6XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6XG, SE16 6SR, SE16 6SL, SE16 6SS, SE16 6XD, SE16 6SN, SE16 6SP, SE16 6XE, SE16 6SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 6XB 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 6XB, 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 6XB 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 Garter Way was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Garter Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 206th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.8%.

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 10 Adelphi Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-06-09 | £314,816 |
| Flat 8 Adelphi Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-03-01 | £308,783 |
| Flat 1 Adelphi Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2019-05-22 | £174,110 |
| Flat 3 Adelphi Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-09-28 | £292,447 |
| Flat 2 Adelphi Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-03-29 | £330,265 |
SE16 6XB 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 | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,116 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 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,628 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | - not rated | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 737 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 | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,100 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Foundation 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 | 455 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 910 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 | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,083 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 | 202 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 202 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 279 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 280 yd | |
| Erbil shawarma | Canada Water Library, 21 | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 405 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 552 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 554 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 587 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 117 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 277 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 325 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 325 yd | |
| Dreamin dough | Hawker House | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 551 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 808 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,042 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 1,055 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 | 457 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 760 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 831 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 838 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 891 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 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% |
| Median download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.