SE16 2DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Rotherhithe in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Bermondsey ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE16 2DJ 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 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 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00020324 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE16 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE16 2DJ.
343
37
£ 45,500 /yr
40%
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 2DJ has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 2DJ. The average age is 36.6. 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: 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 2DJ is moderate at 67 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
Compass School Southwark
Galleywall Primary School
Southwark Park Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rotherhithe Primary School
City of London Academy (Southwark)
Ilderton Primary School
Spa School, Bermondsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The angel at rotherhithe1.0 km
- Surdoc social club ltd0.7 km
- The yellow house0.6 km
- MOT Venue Ltd1.0 km
- Ancient foresters0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Accent catering ltd0.9 km
- Leadbelly's bar & kitchen0.9 km
- Mange tout0.8 km
- Rainbow chinese take-away & restaurant1.0 km
- Seven islands leisure centre (restaurant/cafe)0.6 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Card factory0.8 km
- London Drinks Ltd0.6 km
- African fruit & veg0.6 km
- Boots uk ltd0.8 km
- Campion & co0.9 km
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Costcutters0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Unity traders limited1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Pasta evangelists ltd0.4 km
- Plantain kitchen0.8 km
- Tamashi sushi and bento0.3 km
- Your local handyman london0.8 km
- Blue anchor fish bar0.6 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bermondsey0.5 km
- Canada Water0.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Bermondsey Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE162DJ · Data under Open Government Licence