Odessa Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7LU 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 Odessa Street, London, SE16 7LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7LX, SE16 5UL, SE16 7TN, SE16 7TW, SE16 7HQ, SE16 7LY, SE16 7HD, SE16 7TH, SE16 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 7LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 57.3% | 53.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 42.7% | 46.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 7LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 43.1% | 47.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 30.5% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 19.4% | 7.5% | -11.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.6% | 56.4% | 15.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 23.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 12.8% | -7.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 21.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 46.9% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 65.6% | 55.2% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 72.4% | 58.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 59.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 25.4% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 2.6% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Odessa Street was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Odessa Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 12th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block A, 1 - 5 Odessa Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2018-02-21 | £1,737,196 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,654 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 | 2,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD | - not rated | 714 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 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 2,056 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 | 1,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,700 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 793 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 881 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 171 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 202 yd | |
| Big bowls | 95 | 202 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 236 yd | |
| Clifton Docklands | 32 Westferry Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 206 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 556 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 588 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 30 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 202 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 202 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 519 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 52 Westferry Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 779 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 842 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 234 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 733 yd | |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 308.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 293.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.