Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SILWOOD STREET, SE16 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILWOOD STREET, SE16 2AU.

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Population

603

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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 2AU has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £401,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE16 2AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silwood Street, 0.9km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2AU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% 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 Lewisham. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £401k. 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 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00016401 (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 2AU. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.3%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean56.3%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 372,500

3 sales · Mean £ 307,500

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

Crime around SE16 2AU is moderate at 71 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 offences160
Anti-social behaviour138
Vehicle crime59
Theft from the person54
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.4 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.5 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.5 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Deptford Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Oh My Dog! Ltd0.9 km
  • Plus-one oriental centre0.5 km
  • Bargain booze0.5 km
  • Gopuff0.8 km
  • + 58 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.4 km
  • Ancient foresters0.8 km
  • China hall0.7 km
  • Stanley arms public house0.9 km
  • Whelan's free house0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Centerplate UK0.2 km
  • Plough Way Cafe0.9 km
  • Plough Way Deli0.9 km
  • Shake Shack0.6 km
  • Simply Handmade Chocolates0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • LIDL0.5 km
  • Costcutters0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Coop0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Baba0.4 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.6 km
  • Yoobi0.6 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.6 km
  • Bellucci0.6 km
  • + 66 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.3 km
  • Canada Water1.1 km
  • Rotherhithe1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • South Bermondsey Rail Station0.3 km