SE16 2BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millender Walk, 1.0km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2BG 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00020090 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BG.
259
37
£ 45,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2BG 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 2BG — 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 2BG. 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
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
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 338,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2BG is moderate at 66 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 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 supermarket0.6 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
- Fourpure brewing co0.2 km
- The blue anchor p h0.8 km
- Surdoc social club ltd0.4 km
- The yellow house0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Centerplate UK0.4 km
- Plough Way Cafe0.9 km
- Plough Way Deli1.0 km
- Shake Shack0.8 km
- Two Lads Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- LIDL0.6 km
- Costcutters0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Baba0.7 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.8 km
- Yoobi0.8 km
- Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.9 km
- Bellucci0.6 km
- + 84 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.4 km
- Canada Water0.9 km
- Rotherhithe1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.3 km
- Surrey Quays Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162BG · Data under Open Government Licence