Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

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

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

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Population

305

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 70% social renting, SE16 2AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 2AG 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 2AG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AG are sourced from Output Area E00020329 (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 2AG. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.0%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean31.1%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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 2AG is moderate at 72 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 offences184
Anti-social behaviour182
Theft from the person139
Vehicle crime56
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.2 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.8 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.8 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Deptford Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Janan news0.8 km
  • Petare uk ltd0.8 km
  • The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.4 km
  • Vintage wines & spirits0.8 km
  • Pepys Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Moby dick0.8 km
  • Ancient foresters0.8 km
  • Fourpure brewing co0.5 km
  • Surrey docks0.3 km
  • China hall0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.5 km
  • The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place0.7 km
  • Cafe east pho0.8 km
  • Fk good burgers ltd0.3 km
  • Vixen coffee ltd0.9 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Dreamin dough0.8 km
  • Ink squid bar ltd0.8 km
  • No bonez0.8 km
  • Basil leaf pizzeria0.6 km
  • Cac surreydocks community welfare hub0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

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