Odessa Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7LY 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 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7TA, SE16 7TH, SE16 7TN, SE16 7TW, SE16 7HQ, SE16 7HD, SE16 7LX, SE16 7TB, SE16 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 7LY has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 45.1% | 47% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 54.9% | 53% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 7LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 54.7% | 55% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 34.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 61.9% | 66.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7LY this area, 5.6% 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 79.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.7% | 79.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 45.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 78.7% | 70.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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% | 44.1% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 26% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.2% 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 | 56.6% | 44.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 21.2% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 14.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 12.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 4.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Odessa Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rotherhithe average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 232.4%.
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 6 Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2024-12-11 | £772,865 |
| Flat 7 Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-05-28 | £618,012 |
| Flat 2 Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-11-09 | £467,611 |
| Flat 7 Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2020-08-03 | £578,000 |
| Flat 12 Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-11-28 | £414,995 |
SE16 7LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
SE16 7LY 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 | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 51 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community 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 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,768 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,975 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,060 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 | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,418 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 | 1,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big bowls | 95 | 125 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 125 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 246 yd | |
| Barn cafe | Surrey Docks Farm | 352 yd | |
| Vixen coffee ltd | Unit 1, 24 | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 119 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 494 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 619 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 957 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 118 yd | |
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 125 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 125 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 561 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 754 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 893 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 909 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 302 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 804 yd | |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 369.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.