SE16 2BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silwood Street, 1.1km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2BF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00020090 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILWOOD STREET, SE16 2BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILWOOD STREET, SE16 2BF.
259
37
£ 45,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SE16 2BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-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 2BF. The average age is 37.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
11 sales · Mean £ 350,568
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2BF is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Compass School Southwark
Rotherhithe Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.7 km
- Essential errand ltd0.5 km
- Neco's creperie0.8 km
- Odeon0.7 km
- Simmi stores0.9 km
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.8 km
- The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place1.0 km
- Fk good burgers ltd0.6 km
- Burger king0.7 km
- Buzz bingo0.7 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- China hall0.6 km
- Stanley arms public house0.7 km
- Whelan's free house0.5 km
- Surdoc social club ltd0.5 km
- The yellow house0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Costcutters0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- LIDL0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Coffee and olive0.7 km
- Hachoo0.8 km
- Kako coffee ltd0.9 km
- Momoda bento0.7 km
- Perinos grill0.5 km
- + 78 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.3 km
- Canada Water1.0 km
- Rotherhithe1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162BF · Data under Open Government Licence