SE16 2AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2AT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% 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 Lewisham. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 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 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00016401 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE16 2AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE16 2AT.
603
29
£ 57,100 /yr
39%
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 2AT has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-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 2AT. The average age is 28.9. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE16 2AT 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
Rotherhithe Primary School
Compass School Southwark
Ilderton Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
Galleywall Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
Deptford Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Krishna News Food & Wine0.7 km
- Oh My Dog! Ltd1.0 km
- Plus-one oriental centre0.5 km
- Bargain booze0.4 km
- Gopuff0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.5 km
- Ancient foresters0.8 km
- China hall0.6 km
- Stanley arms public house0.9 km
- Whelan's free house0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Centerplate UK0.2 km
- Plough Way Cafe0.9 km
- Plough Way Deli0.9 km
- Shake Shack0.6 km
- Simply Handmade Chocolates1.0 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- LIDL0.5 km
- Costcutters0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Coop0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Baba0.4 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.6 km
- Yoobi0.6 km
- Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.7 km
- Bellucci0.6 km
- + 67 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.3 km
- Canada Water1.1 km
- Rotherhithe1.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162AT · Data under Open Government Licence