Canon Beck Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7DJ 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 Canon Beck Road, London, SE16 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7DB, SE16 7RB, SE16 7DA, SE16 7DG, SE16 6HZ, SE16 6DJ, SE16 7HU, SE16 7HT, SE16 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 7DJ 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 | 46.1% | 50.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.2% | -4.7% | 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 7DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 65.7% | 65.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 22.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (94.9%) 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 | 64.9% | 62.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.2% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 7DJ this area, 2.4% 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 79.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.5% | 79.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 45.9% |
| Other | 11% | 1.5% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 71% | 69.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 39.1% | 46.2% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 19% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 3% | -7.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.5% 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 | 38.6% | 46.2% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15% | 20.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 6.8% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 15.3% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canon Beck Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canon Beck Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 160th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Canon Beck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-03-10 | £947,071 |
| 13 Canon Beck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-09-16 | £944,198 |
| 3 Canon Beck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2008-01-16 | £724,163 |
| 13 Canon Beck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2004-10-20 | £761,297 |
| 15 Canon Beck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-08-15 | £755,255 |
SE16 7DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 239 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 71 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,704 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 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,616 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 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community 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 | 827 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 | 837 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 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,326 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 | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,610 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 | 2,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,441 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 | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel cafe | Brunel Engine House | 213 yd | |
| Simplicity restaurant | 1 | 241 yd | |
| Accent catering ltd | Albion Primary School | 285 yd | |
| Sands film studio & pic library | 82 | 309 yd | |
| Sichuan grand chinese restaurant | 35-37 | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The brunel | Adam And Eve Public House, 47 | 114 yd | |
| The midnight apothecary | Brunel Engine House | 213 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 222 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 287 yd | |
| The ship | Ship, 39-47 | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 192 yd | |
| Albion fish bar | 36 | 381 yd | |
| Lola's cupcakes | Canada Water Underground Station | 448 yd | |
| Plantain kitchen | Flat 18 Calgary Court Canada | 485 yd | |
| Shokudo ltd | 251 Dovecote House | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 468 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 649 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 856 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 859 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 914 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,031 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 | 400 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 363.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 362.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.