SE16 2DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Raymouth Road, 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 2DN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 13.3% year-on-year. 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 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00020324 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYMOUTH ROAD, SE16 2DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYMOUTH ROAD, SE16 2DN.
343
37
£ 45,500 /yr
40%
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 2DN 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. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE16 2DN. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 320,000
2 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2DN is moderate at 73 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
Galleywall Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherhithe Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
Ilderton Primary School
Spa School, Bermondsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Fk good burgers ltd0.9 km
- Accent catering ltd1.0 km
- Burger king0.8 km
- Buzz bingo0.5 km
- Dan's catering0.7 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The angel at rotherhithe1.0 km
- China hall0.6 km
- St james of bermondsey0.7 km
- Stanley arms public house0.3 km
- The gregorian0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Essential errand ltd0.7 km
- Jalaram supermarket ltd0.8 km
- Neco's creperie0.7 km
- Odeon0.5 km
- Puntarelle & co ltd1.0 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Costcutters0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Unity traders limited0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
- Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.8 km
- Cheeses 4 u0.6 km
- Coffee and olive0.8 km
- Fireaway pizza0.8 km
- + 56 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.6 km
- Canada Water0.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162DN · Data under Open Government Licence