Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE16 2DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

343

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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 2DH has a significant social housing presence — 70% 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 2DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km 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 2DH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00020324 (shared with 8 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 2DH. 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 / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean28.9%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around SE16 2DH is moderate at 69 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 offences178
Anti-social behaviour121
Vehicle crime66
Other theft49
Theft from the person48

school Local Schools

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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.2 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.3 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Good1552 pupils0.6 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.7 km
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Spa School, Bermondsey

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • The rj4all rotherhithe community centre1.0 km
  • Essential errand ltd0.7 km
  • Jalaram supermarket ltd0.8 km
  • Neco's creperie0.7 km
  • Odeon0.6 km
  • + 81 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Fk good burgers ltd0.9 km
  • Accent catering ltd1.0 km
  • Burger king0.8 km
  • Buzz bingo0.6 km
  • Dan's catering0.7 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • China hall0.6 km
  • St james of bermondsey0.8 km
  • Stanley arms public house0.4 km
  • The gregorian0.9 km
  • Whelan's free house0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Unity traders limited0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.8 km
  • Cheeses 4 u0.7 km
  • Coffee and olive0.8 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.8 km
  • + 76 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.5 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Rotherhithe1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Bermondsey Rail Station0.4 km