Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE16 2AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

388

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in SE16 2AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-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 2AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE16 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00020325 (shared with 4 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 2AE. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.3%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean36.1%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SE16 2AE is moderate at 68 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour188
Theft from the person139
Vehicle crime58
Other theft52

school Local Schools

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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.2 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.8 km
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Deptford Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.9 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Janan news0.7 km
  • Petare uk ltd0.7 km
  • The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.3 km
  • Vintage wines & spirits0.7 km
  • Pepys Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Moby dick0.7 km
  • Ancient foresters0.9 km
  • Fourpure brewing co0.5 km
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • Surrey docks0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.5 km
  • The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place0.6 km
  • Cafe east pho0.7 km
  • Fk good burgers ltd0.3 km
  • Vixen coffee ltd0.8 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Dreamin dough0.7 km
  • Ink squid bar ltd0.7 km
  • No bonez0.7 km
  • Basil leaf pizzeria0.7 km
  • Cac surreydocks community welfare hub0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Coop0.5 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • LIDL0.3 km
  • Costcutters0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.6 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Rotherhithe1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Surrey Quays Rail Station0.2 km