Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE16 2AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE16 2AN.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE16 2AN has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 2AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from St. Pauls in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2AN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00020088 (shared with 10 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 2AN. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.3%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean36.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

Crime around SE16 2AN is moderate at 57 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour107
Vehicle crime54
Public order48
Theft from the person42

school Local Schools

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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.3 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.4 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.5 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Good1552 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Plus-one oriental centre0.5 km
  • La cigale food hall0.5 km
  • Mick's fruit & veg0.9 km
  • Plough way supermarket0.7 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
  • Fourpure brewing co0.2 km
  • The blue anchor p h0.8 km
  • Surrey docks0.6 km
  • Farriers arms0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Centerplate UK0.3 km
  • Plough Way Cafe1.0 km
  • Shake Shack0.8 km
  • Two Lads Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
  • Wolfys Bar0.9 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • The Coop0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • Baba0.6 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.8 km
  • Yoobi0.8 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.8 km
  • Bellucci0.7 km
  • + 78 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.3 km
  • Canada Water1.0 km
  • Rotherhithe1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • South Bermondsey Rail Station0.2 km