Transom Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7FH is located in the Surrey Docks 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 Transom Close, London, SE16 7FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7FQ, SE16 7FN, SE16 7WJ, SE16 7FA, SE16 7WH, SE16 7TG, SE16 7TJ, SE16 7TL, SE16 7UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 7FH is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 45.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 54.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 7FH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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 | 68.1% | 72% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 20.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 59.7% | 63.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
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 7FH this area, 4.6% 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 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.9% | 71.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 12.6% | 7.6% | -5.0% | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 65.8% | 61.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 37.4% 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 | 46.8% | 37.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 34% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 27.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 15.5% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% 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 | 44.3% | 37% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 19% | 0.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 19.6% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Transom Close was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Transom Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 E 5 Transom Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2026-02-20 | £350,000 |
| Flat L 2 Transom Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-07-10 | £336,053 |
| Flat B 5 Transom Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-24 | £225,398 |
| Flat J 2 Transom Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-13 | £268,560 |
| Flat D 4 Transom Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-06 | £350,087 |
SE16 7FH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 207 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 54 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 972 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 , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,152 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Way Deli | Unit C And D, Cadmus Court | 134 yd | |
| Plough Way Cafe | Unit 1, Seafarer Way | 173 yd | |
| Wolfys Bar | Unit Q, Nyland Court | 223 yd | |
| Surrey docks watersports centre | Surrey Docks Watersports Centr | 229 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 382 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 506 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 576 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 626 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 522 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 522 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 524 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 524 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 259 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 780 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 784 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 | 1,089 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 | 5.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.