Area Information for London, SE16 3HS

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Old Kent Road ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Peckham. This page combines information for the address London, SE16 3HS, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1996. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Old Kent Road
Constituency Peckham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Old Kent Road), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE16 3HS.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE16 3HS is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 14
Flat (Purpose-Built) 118
Flat (Converted) 11
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 53
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 202
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 49% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 11
Owned with Mortgage 70
Shared Ownership 9
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 9
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 96
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 201

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 91
Two People 65
Three People 24
Four People 13
Five People 5
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 199

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 91
Family Household 87
Other Household 24
Total 202

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 95
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 202

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Peckham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 201
Female 189
Total 390

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 25
5-9 10
10-14 15
15-19 12
20-24 34
25-29 70
30-34 75
35-39 40
40-44 50
45-49 21
50-54 8
55-59 12
60-64 11
65-69 0
70-74 3
75-79 1
80-84 2
85+ 0
Total 389

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE16 3HS there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 57% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 224
Married 86
Separated 4
Divorced 24
Widowed 0
Total 338

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 218
Good 144
Fair 18
Bad 5
Very Bad 5
Total 390

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SE16 3HS and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 63% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 212
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 32
Other 8
Total 338

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 57% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 224
Mixed Ethnicity 48
Indian 8
Bangladeshi 8
Chinese 8
Other Asian 17
Black African 32
Black Caribbean 11
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 16
Other 17
Total 390

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 192
European Union 91
Rest of Europe 12
Africa 32
Middle East and Asia 31
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 25
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 7
Total 390

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 21% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 192
10+ Years 82
5-10 Years 42
2-5 Years 46
Less Than 2 Years 27
Total 389

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE16 3HS.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 223
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 96
Rest of Europe 7
African Countries 18
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 9
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 9

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 151
Christian 156
Buddhist 5
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 37
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 34
Total 389

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Old Kent Road ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 51% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 173
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 35
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 28
Retired 6
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 20
Total 341

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 49
Professional Occupations 74
Associate Professional Occupations 53
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 30
Total 256

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 90
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 90
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 27
Total 338

London, SE16 3HS is within the Old Kent Road policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE16 3HS
Neighbourhood Team Address Old Kent Road
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE16 3HS. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE16 3HS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest railway station is South Bermondsey, approximately 860 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
South Bermondsey 860 yards
Surrey Quays 0.9 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 0.9 miles
Canada Water 1 mile
Rotherhithe 1.1 miles
Peckham Rye 1.2 miles
Wapping 1.2 miles
New Cross Gate 1.3 miles
Nunhead 1.5 miles
London Bridge 1.5 miles
Elephant & Castle 1.5 miles
New Cross 1.6 miles
Denmark Hill 1.6 miles
Shadwell 1.7 miles
Deptford 1.8 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.8 miles
East Dulwich 1.9 miles
Brockley 1.9 miles
London Cannon Street 2 miles
Loughborough Junction 2.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest Tube station is Bermondsey, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest is John Keats Primary School, approximately 190 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
John Keats Primary School 190 yards February 2023
    
Phoenix Primary School 240 yards June 2015
    
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy 600 yards May 2019
    
Bird In Bush School 800 yards July 2024
    
St Francis RC Primary School 830 yards March 2018
    
Ilderton Primary School half a mile June 2015
    
Pilgrims' Way Primary School 0.6 miles July 2015
    
Southwark Park Primary School 0.6 miles October 2023
    
Boutcher Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles July 2022
    
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park 0.7 miles March 2018
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest is City of London Academy (Southwark), approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
City of London Academy (Southwark) 270 yards November 2021
    
Harris Academy Bermondsey half a mile March 2015
    
Ark Walworth Academy 0.6 miles January 2018
    
The Charter School Bermondsey 0.7 miles May 2017
    
St Michael's Catholic College 0.9 miles July 2013
    
South Bank University Academy 1 mile May 2017
    
Harris Academy Peckham 1 mile September 2015
    
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 1.1 miles November 2022
    
The St Thomas the Apostle College 1.2 miles November 2018
    
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 1.2 miles November 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest is Silverlock Medical Centre, approximately 210 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest is Lacey Dental Practice, approximately 390 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lacey Dental Practice 390 yards
Blankendaal 0.5 miles
The Grange Dental Surgery 0.6 miles
The Dental Surgery 0.7 miles
Marway & Patel 0.8 miles
South Bank Dental Care 0.8 miles
Bailie & Associates 0.9 miles
Peckham Dental Clinic 0.9 miles
Oral Surgery Ltd 0.9 miles
Surrey Quays Dental Practice 1 mile

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest is Guy's Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE16 3HS. The nearest is Pro-Vision Opticians, approximately 670 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.