Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MILLENDER WALK, SE16 2BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

269

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE16 2BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, SE16 2BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-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 2BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millender Walk, 0.9km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rotherhithe ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2BJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. 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. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00020089 (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 2BJ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean32.7%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

Crime around SE16 2BJ is moderate at 62 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 offences176
Anti-social behaviour149
Theft from the person85
Vehicle crime58
Public order47

school Local Schools

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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.2 km
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Compass School Southwark

Good386 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 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Good1552 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Plus-one oriental centre0.4 km
  • Bargain booze0.5 km
  • Blue newsagent0.9 km
  • Gourmet sushi0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
  • Ancient foresters0.7 km
  • Moby dick0.9 km
  • China hall0.4 km
  • Stanley arms public house0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Centerplate UK0.4 km
  • Plough Way Cafe0.9 km
  • Plough Way Deli0.9 km
  • Shake Shack0.8 km
  • Two Lads Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • LIDL0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Baba0.6 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.8 km
  • Yoobi0.8 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.9 km
  • Bellucci0.5 km
  • + 81 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.4 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Rotherhithe1.2 km

Bus Stops

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