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.
ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AB.
304
31
£ 55,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rotherhithe Primary School
Compass School Southwark
Twin Oaks Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Deptford Park Primary School
Alfred Salter Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE162AB · Data under Open Government Licence