SE16 2BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millender Walk, 0.9km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2BN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 2BN are sourced from Output Area E00020089 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BN.
269
39
£ 45,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE16 2BN has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-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 2BN. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 365,000
4 sales · Mean £ 339,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2BN is moderate at 67 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
Rotherhithe Primary School
Compass School Southwark
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Krishna News Food & Wine0.7 km
- Plus-one oriental centre0.4 km
- Bargain booze0.5 km
- Blue newsagent0.9 km
- Gopuff1.0 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
- Ancient foresters0.7 km
- Moby dick1.0 km
- China hall0.5 km
- Stanley arms public house0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Centerplate UK0.4 km
- Plough Way Cafe0.9 km
- Plough Way Deli0.9 km
- Shake Shack0.8 km
- The Moving Venue Caterers Ltd1.0 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- LIDL0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Costcutters0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- Baba0.6 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.8 km
- Yoobi0.8 km
- Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.9 km
- Bellucci0.5 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.4 km
- Canada Water0.9 km
- Rotherhithe1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.4 km
- Surrey Quays Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162BN · Data under Open Government Licence