South Sea Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 7US 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 South Sea Street, London, SE16 7US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7TD, SE16 7TY, SE16 7TQ, SE16 7UF, SE16 7TB, SE16 7FL, SE16 7TA, SE16 7TF, SE16 7TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 7US is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 44% | 44.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 56% | 55.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 7US, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 61.2% | 58% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 31% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 60.3% | 62.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 7US this area, 3.5% 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 78.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.7% | 78.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 44.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 75.4% | 67.2% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 10.5% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 21.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 5.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.9% | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Sea Street was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Rotherhithe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Sea Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe and the 256th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 8 1 South Sea Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-01-22 | £458,790 |
| Flat 5 1 South Sea Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2015-09-21 | £599,896 |
| Flat 2 1 South Sea Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2014-01-17 | £527,843 |
| Flat 9 1 South Sea Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2013-07-12 | £808,438 |
| Flat 4 1 South Sea Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2011-02-28 | £372,528 |
SE16 7US area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,347 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 | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,590 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 | 3,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 882 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 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,907 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 | 2,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,229 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 | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big bowls | 95 | 285 yd | |
| Shimla pinks | 93 | 285 yd | |
| Surrey docks watersports centre | Surrey Docks Watersports Centr | 431 yd | |
| Plough Way Deli | Unit C And D, Cadmus Court | 452 yd | |
| Boscoffee | Docklands Settlements Communit, 400 | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 266 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 435 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 749 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 842 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 285 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 285 yd | |
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 377 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 561 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 988 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 884 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 934 yd | |
| Bacons College Sports Centre Liddell Liddell Timber Pond Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 380 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 362 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.