SE16 2DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Banyard 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 2DQ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £495k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00020291 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANYARD ROAD, SE16 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANYARD ROAD, SE16 2DQ.
139
34
£ 45,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE16 2DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE16 2DQ. The average age is 34.1. 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
Flat
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2DQ is moderate at 76 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
Southwark Park Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Compass School Southwark
Galleywall Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Rotherhithe Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Caffe cousin0.5 km
- Monmouth coffee0.6 km
- Nono0.5 km
- Rose cafe0.8 km
- School house cafe0.8 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Blue anchor fish bar0.4 km
- Elite peri peri0.5 km
- Jo-jo's bagels0.4 km
- Pizza gogo0.8 km
- Street thai food0.4 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The angel at rotherhithe0.7 km
- The brunel0.9 km
- The mayflower0.9 km
- Captain Kidd1.0 km
- China hall0.7 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Bianca road brewing company0.9 km
- Deliveroo hop ltd1.0 km
- Essential errand ltd0.8 km
- Jalaram supermarket ltd0.5 km
- My local superstore0.9 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canada Water0.7 km
- Rotherhithe0.8 km
- South Bermondsey0.8 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SE162DQ · Data under Open Government Licence