Woodland Crescent is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 6YJ 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 Woodland Crescent, London, SE16 6YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 6YN, SE16 6YP, SE16 6YQ, SE16 6YF, SE16 6YG, SE16 6YH, SE16 6YR, SE16 6YL, SE16 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 6YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6YJ, 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 | 64.9% | 63% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 29.3% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 59.2% | 57.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 6YJ this area, 5.5% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 5% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.1% | 71.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% 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 | 19.4% | 11% | -8.4% | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 5.9% | -7.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 16.9% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 42.7% | 45.2% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 45% 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 | 45.9% | 45% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 17.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.6% | 19.7% | -10.9% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% 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 | 45% | 45% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 24.3% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 7.8% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 8.7% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Crescent was 101.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Woodland Crescent has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 335th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 12 Poplar House, 11 Woodland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2025-03-28 | £585,442 |
| Flat 2 Poplar House, 11 Woodland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-12-20 | £544,527 |
| Flat 3 Poplar House, 11 Woodland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2014-01-17 | £596,747 |
| Flat 14 Poplar House, 11 Woodland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2013-08-14 | £673,987 |
| Flat 6 Poplar House, 11 Woodland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2010-06-28 | £613,692 |
SE16 6YJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 6YJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 70 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,959 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 | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,672 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 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 873 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 | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,771 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 | 2,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,690 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 | 164 yd | |
| Mouse tail coffee stories | 13 | 164 yd | |
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 167 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 177 yd | |
| Erbil shawarma | Canada Water Library, 21 | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 342 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 480 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 501 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 520 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 136 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 169 yd | |
| Olives & figs ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 241 yd | |
| Kako coffee ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 241 yd | |
| East african shack | Stall 1 | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 217 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 503 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 884 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 1,000 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,053 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 | 570 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 915 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 | 919 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 938 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 987 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.