Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, SE16 2BE.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE16 2BE has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 2BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotherhithe New Road, 1.0km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2BE 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 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 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00020087 (shared with 10 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 2BE. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.3%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean28.8%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
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 2BE 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.

Violence and sexual offences188
Anti-social behaviour130
Theft from the person69
Vehicle crime69
Public order50

school Local Schools

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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.1 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.3 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Good1552 pupils0.8 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.8 km
  • Essential errand ltd0.5 km
  • Jalaram supermarket ltd1.0 km
  • Neco's creperie0.7 km
  • Odeon0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.8 km
  • Fk good burgers ltd0.7 km
  • Burger king0.7 km
  • Buzz bingo0.6 km
  • Dan's catering0.7 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • China hall0.5 km
  • Stanley arms public house0.6 km
  • Whelan's free house0.5 km
  • Surdoc social club ltd0.5 km
  • The yellow house0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • LIDL0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
  • Cheeses 4 u0.9 km
  • Coffee and olive0.7 km
  • Hachoo0.7 km
  • Kako coffee ltd0.8 km
  • + 79 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.4 km
  • Canada Water0.9 km
  • Rotherhithe1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Bermondsey Rail Station0.3 km
  • Surrey Quays Rail Station0.5 km