Garter Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6XG 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 6XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6XE, SE16 6XB, SE16 6SS, SE16 6SP, SE16 6SR, SE16 6XD, SE16 6SL, SE16 6SH, SE16 6XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 6XG 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 6XG, 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 6XG 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 198.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% higher than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Garter Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 234th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.8%.

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 6 Aberdale Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-02-26 | £125,621 |
| Flat 10 Aberdale Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-08-03 | £315,000 |
| Flat 5 Aberdale Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-02-11 | £309,668 |
| Flat 6 Aberdale Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2017-01-16 | £144,691 |
| Flat 7 Aberdale Court Garter Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-03-30 | £352,212 |
SE16 6XG 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,240 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 | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,568 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 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 760 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 | 773 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 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,903 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 | 2,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,012 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,067 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 | 939 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,684 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 | 232 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 232 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 311 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 312 yd | |
| Erbil shawarma | Canada Water Library, 21 | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 415 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 537 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 564 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 597 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 142 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 310 yd | |
| Salt shed | Hawker House | 337 yd | |
| No bonez | Hawker House | 337 yd | |
| Dreamin dough | Hawker House | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 579 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 778 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,056 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 1,059 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 | 425 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 820 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 858 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 911 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 | 1,029 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.