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.
SE16 2BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE16 2BT.
417
37
£ 60,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Riverside Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Catholic College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Bermondsey
Galleywall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
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
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Postcode Profile: SE162BT · Data under Open Government Licence