Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BG.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE16 2BG 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SE16 2BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-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 2BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millender Walk, 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 2BG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% 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. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00020090 (shared with 5 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 2BG. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.6%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.3%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 338,333

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

Crime around SE16 2BG is moderate at 66 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 offences179
Anti-social behaviour140
Theft from the person70
Vehicle crime57
Public order46

school Local Schools

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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.2 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.5 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.6 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.7 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Good1552 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Plus-one oriental centre0.5 km
  • La cigale food hall0.5 km
  • Mick's fruit & veg0.9 km
  • Plough way supermarket0.6 km
  • + 73 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
  • Fourpure brewing co0.2 km
  • The blue anchor p h0.8 km
  • Surdoc social club ltd0.4 km
  • The yellow house0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Centerplate UK0.4 km
  • Plough Way Cafe0.9 km
  • Plough Way Deli1.0 km
  • Shake Shack0.8 km
  • Two Lads Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • Costcutters0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Baba0.7 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.8 km
  • Yoobi0.8 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.9 km
  • Bellucci0.6 km
  • + 84 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.4 km
  • Canada Water0.9 km
  • Rotherhithe1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Bermondsey Rail Station0.3 km
  • Surrey Quays Rail Station0.4 km