SE16 2DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aspinden 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 2DR 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 — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £800k. 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 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00020320 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASPINDEN ROAD, SE16 2DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASPINDEN ROAD, SE16 2DR.
378
39
£ 45,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE16 2DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE16 2DR has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-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 2DR. The average age is 39.3. 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
Terraced
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2DR 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.
school Local Schools
Compass School Southwark
Southwark Park Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherhithe Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
Spa School, Bermondsey
Ilderton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Fk good burgers ltd1.0 km
- Accent catering ltd0.9 km
- Sands film studio & pic library1.0 km
- Burger king0.8 km
- Buzz bingo0.5 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The angel at rotherhithe0.9 km
- China hall0.6 km
- St james of bermondsey0.7 km
- Stanley arms public house0.3 km
- The gregorian0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Essential errand ltd0.7 km
- Jalaram supermarket ltd0.7 km
- Neco's creperie0.7 km
- Odeon0.5 km
- Puntarelle & co ltd0.9 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Costcutters0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Unity traders limited0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
- Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.7 km
- Cheeses 4 u0.6 km
- Coffee and olive0.8 km
- Fireaway pizza0.7 km
- + 52 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.6 km
- Canada Water0.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162DR · Data under Open Government Licence