Canada Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7BQ 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 Canada Estate, London, SE16 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7BA, SE16 7BH, SE16 7BL, SE16 7AZ, SE16 7BJ, SE16 7BE, SE16 7BG, SE16 7AU, SE16 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 7BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 51.1% | 56.6% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 26.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 46% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 29.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 26.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 32.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 10.7% | 0.8% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 27.9% | 24.7% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 22.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 50.3% | 53.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 62.6% | 60.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 17.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 14.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 60.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 26.5% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 3.2% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canada Estate was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canada Estate has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 88th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 13 Edmonton Court Canada Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,995 | 2000-10-16 | £276,374 |
SE16 7BQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 7BQ 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,770 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 |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,942 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,646 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum bun | Unit 4 Canada Water Retail Pa | 112 yd | |
| Greenzen | Unit 2 Ticket Hall Canada Wat | 112 yd | |
| Dan's catering | Site Offices, 22 | 112 yd | |
| Seven islands leisure centre (restaurant/cafe) | Seven Islands Leisure Centre | 151 yd | |
| H`s cafe | 82 | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 392 yd | |
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 460 yd | |
| China hall | 141 | 466 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 497 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantain kitchen | Flat 18 Calgary Court Canada | 105 yd | |
| Hachoo | Canada Water Plaza Market, 21 | 112 yd | |
| Plush caribbean food | 19-25 | 194 yd | |
| East african shack | Stall 1 | 202 yd | |
| Olives & figs ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 186 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 800 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 839 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 209 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 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 | 643 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 186 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.