Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE16 2BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE16 2BT.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 60,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE16 2BT has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE16 2BT is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Bermondsey in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Bermondsey ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2BT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00020250 (shared with 12 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 2BT. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean24.4%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SE16 2BT 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.

Violence and sexual offences210
Anti-social behaviour145
Theft from the person103
Other theft68
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.3 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good481 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy Bermondsey

Outstanding896 pupils0.7 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Blue newsagent0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Mick's fruit & veg0.4 km
  • Premier express0.9 km
  • St james supermarket0.5 km
  • + 76 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ancient foresters0.5 km
  • Queen victoria0.6 km
  • Fourpure brewing co1.0 km
  • The blue anchor p h0.5 km
  • The midnight apothecary0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Canthinho da maya0.5 km
  • Elite fish bar0.5 km
  • Bermondsey blend0.4 km
  • Bread a manger0.4 km
  • Lebanese falafel and grill0.9 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Rice guys1.0 km
  • Times kebab0.5 km
  • Angelitos sweet0.4 km
  • Bang bang burger0.4 km
  • Jans thai food0.4 km
  • + 51 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rotherhithe0.8 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Wapping0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bermondsey Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bermondsey Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bermondsey Underground Station0.2 km