SE16 2AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Silwood Street, 0.8km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Evelyn ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
SE16 2AW is 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. 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 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00016408 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILWOOD STREET, SE16 2AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILWOOD STREET, SE16 2AW.
318
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£ 57,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE16 2AW has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE16 2AW. The average age is 32.8. 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
£ 337,000
7 sales · Mean £ 323,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2AW is moderate at 60 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
Twin Oaks Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Rotherhithe Primary School
Compass School Southwark
Deptford Park Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- La cigale food hall0.5 km
- Plough way supermarket0.6 km
- Zampa Fish Ltd0.3 km
- The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.6 km
- Krishna News Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Fourpure brewing co0.5 km
- MOT Venue Ltd0.3 km
- Ancient foresters1.0 km
- Surdoc social club ltd0.5 km
- The yellow house0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- 28 Well Hung0.3 km
- Niks Kitchen0.3 km
- Hello boba0.5 km
- Lebanese falafel and grill0.5 km
- McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.5 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Gb kebab0.6 km
- Harvey's pitta0.6 km
- Nam nam0.6 km
- Oh my dog! / bad habit0.5 km
- Vapey cakes0.5 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- LIDL0.4 km
- Costcutters0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Coop0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.4 km
- Canada Water1.2 km
- New Cross Gate1.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162AW · Data under Open Government Licence