SE16 2DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dilston Grove, 1.0km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Bermondsey ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2DD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £620k. 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 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00177499 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DILSTON GROVE, SE16 2DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILSTON GROVE, SE16 2DD.
345
42
£ 45,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SE16 2DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-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 2DD. The average age is 42.1. 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
Terraced
£ 620,000
2 sales · Mean £ 620,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2DD is moderate at 60 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
Southwark Park Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
Albion Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Essential errand ltd0.5 km
- Jalaram supermarket ltd0.9 km
- Neco's creperie0.6 km
- Odeon0.5 km
- River supermarket0.9 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- China hall0.5 km
- St james of bermondsey0.9 km
- Stanley arms public house0.4 km
- Whelan's free house0.5 km
- Ancient foresters0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Burger king0.7 km
- Buzz bingo0.5 km
- Dan's catering0.6 km
- Deli felice0.9 km
- Erbil shawarma0.8 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- LIDL0.8 km
- Costcutters0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
- Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.9 km
- Cheeses 4 u0.8 km
- Coffee and olive0.7 km
- Fireaway pizza0.9 km
- + 59 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.5 km
- Canada Water0.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162DD · Data under Open Government Licence