Garter Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6XF 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 6XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6PS, SE16 6PU, SE16 6PZ, SE16 6XD, SE16 6PW, SE16 6PT, SE16 6PA, SE16 6XE, SE16 6XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 6XF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 48.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 6XF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 59.7% | 58.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 56.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6XF this area, 5.4% 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 81.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 74% | 81.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 47.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 13.5% | 8.6% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 3.2% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 57.9% | 57% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 42.8% 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 | 44.4% | 42.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.4% | 17.6% | -9.8% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.7% 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 | 43.3% | 42.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.3% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 10.2% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garter Way was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.7% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
Garter Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 12th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 3 Quilting Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-01-26 | £237,979 |
| Flat 2 Quilting Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2018-06-08 | £228,229 |
| Flat 10 Quilting Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2017-11-10 | £137,520 |
| Flat 11 Quilting Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-03-30 | £352,212 |
| Flat 8 Quilting Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-11-14 | £109,823 |
SE16 6XF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,784 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 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 512 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 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 796 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 , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,506 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 | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,875 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 | 2,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,166 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 | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelodge.cafe | 9 | 315 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 315 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 341 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 360 yd | |
| Accent catering ltd | Albion Primary School | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 352 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 438 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 502 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 530 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 234 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 349 yd | |
| Olives & figs ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 425 yd | |
| Kako coffee ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 425 yd | |
| East african shack | Stall 1 | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 665 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 702 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 978 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 | 422 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 750 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 805 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 876 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 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 | 112 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.