SE16 2AD 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.
For renters and young professionals, SE16 2AD offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £565k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00020323 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AD.
518
34
£ 55,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE16 2AD is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE16 2AD. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 508,500
2 sales · Mean £ 508,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2AD is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rotherhithe Primary School
Compass School Southwark
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
Deptford Park Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Alfred Salter 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 Place0.6 km
- Big bowls1.0 km
- Cafe east pho0.6 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Janan news0.7 km
- Petare uk ltd0.7 km
- The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.3 km
- Vintage wines & spirits0.7 km
- Pepys Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Moby dick0.6 km
- Ship & whale public house1.0 km
- Ancient foresters1.0 km
- Fourpure brewing co0.6 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Dreamin dough0.7 km
- Fortune chinese restaurant1.0 km
- Ink squid bar ltd0.7 km
- No bonez0.7 km
- Basil leaf pizzeria0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Coop0.5 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- LIDL0.3 km
- Costcutters0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.7 km
- Canada Water0.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Surrey Quays Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162AD · Data under Open Government Licence