SE16 2AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotherhithe New Road, 0.8km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00020325 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2AF.
388
31
£ 55,400 /yr
45%
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
With 78% social renting, SE16 2AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 2AF. The average age is 30.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2AF 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
Ilderton Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
Deptford Park Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Janan news0.8 km
- Petare uk ltd0.8 km
- The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.4 km
- Vintage wines & spirits0.8 km
- Pepys Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Moby dick0.8 km
- Ancient foresters0.9 km
- Fourpure brewing co0.5 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- Surrey docks0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.5 km
- The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place0.6 km
- Cafe east pho0.7 km
- Fk good burgers ltd0.3 km
- Vixen coffee ltd0.8 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Dreamin dough0.8 km
- Ink squid bar ltd0.8 km
- No bonez0.8 km
- Basil leaf pizzeria0.7 km
- Cac surreydocks community welfare hub0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Coop0.6 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- LIDL0.3 km
- Costcutters0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.6 km
- Canada Water0.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Surrey Quays Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162AF · Data under Open Government Licence