Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AB.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE16 2AB has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE16 2AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotherhithe New Road, 0.7km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2AB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00020327 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE16 2AB. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.4%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean29.9%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 276,500

2 sales · Mean £ 276,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE16 2AB is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences186
Anti-social behaviour184
Theft from the person149
Shoplifting129
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.3 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.6 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Deptford Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Alfred Salter Primary School

Good395 pupils0.9 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.9 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Accent catering ltd1.0 km
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.4 km
  • The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place0.5 km
  • Big bowls0.9 km
  • Cafe east pho0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Janan news0.6 km
  • Petare uk ltd0.7 km
  • The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.2 km
  • Vintage wines & spirits0.6 km
  • Pepys Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Moby dick0.6 km
  • Ship & whale public house0.9 km
  • Fourpure brewing co0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Surrey docks0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Dreamin dough0.7 km
  • Fortune chinese restaurant0.9 km
  • Ink squid bar ltd0.7 km
  • No bonez0.7 km
  • Basil leaf pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Coop0.4 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • LIDL0.3 km
  • Costcutters0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.8 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Rotherhithe1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Surrey Quays Rail Station0.2 km