Needleman Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7BW is located in the Rotherhithe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Needleman Street, London, SE16 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7BU, SE16 6YG, SE16 6YQ, SE16 7BY, SE16 7AJ, SE16 7AP, SE16 7AQ, SE16 6YF, SE16 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 7BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 55.2% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 44.8% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 7BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 63.7% | 64.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 25.6% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.6%) 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% | 59.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7BW this area, 6.8% 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 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 6.8% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 67.9% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 9.5% | 13.8% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 13.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 6.8% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 56.9% | 49.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 47% 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 | 57.7% | 47% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 20.6% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 16.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.1% 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 | 56.4% | 47.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 20.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 6.9% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Needleman Street was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Needleman Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 156th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.8%.
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 103 Vancouver House Needleman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2025-01-30 | £611,214 |
| Flat 67 Vancouver House Needleman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-12-17 | £583,488 |
| Flat 91 Vancouver House Needleman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2024-09-20 | £483,169 |
| Flat 80 Vancouver House Needleman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-04-26 | £362,870 |
| Flat 78 Vancouver House Needleman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2023-07-28 | £482,192 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 7BW 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 | 213 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,022 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 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,743 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 | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 876 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 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,678 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 | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,687 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 | 3,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 980 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 | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada water cafe | 40 | 75 yd | |
| Leadbelly's bar & kitchen | Unit C Montreal House | 101 yd | |
| Erbil shawarma | Canada Water Library, 21 | 166 yd | |
| Revive | Cafe Canada Water Library, 21 | 174 yd | |
| Thelodge.cafe | 9 | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 323 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 440 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 445 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 490 yd | |
| China hall | 141 | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 83 yd | |
| Olives & figs ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 166 yd | |
| Kako coffee ltd | Canada Water Library, 21 | 166 yd | |
| East african shack | Stall 1 | 174 yd | |
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 128 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 470 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 958 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 974 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 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 | 852 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 965 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 995 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,072 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 318.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 216.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.