Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

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

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

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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
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
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

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in SE16 2DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £257,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE16 2DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rotherhithe New Road, 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 2DT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £257k. 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 2DT 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 2DT. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 257,000

3 sales · Mean £ 272,333

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

Crime around SE16 2DT is moderate at 57 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour120
Theft from the person64
Vehicle crime60
Other theft35

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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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.6 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.6 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 & Wine0.9 km
  • Plus-one oriental centre0.5 km
  • La cigale food hall0.5 km
  • Mick's fruit & veg0.8 km
  • Plough way supermarket0.6 km
  • + 73 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
  • Fourpure brewing co0.2 km
  • The blue anchor p h0.8 km
  • Surrey docks0.5 km
  • Farriers arms0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Centerplate UK0.5 km
  • Plough Way Cafe1.0 km
  • Shake Shack0.9 km
  • Two Lads Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
  • Wolfys Bar0.9 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • The Coop0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Costcutters0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Baba0.7 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.9 km
  • Yoobi0.9 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos1.0 km
  • Bellucci0.6 km
  • + 84 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.4 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Rotherhithe1.1 km

Bus Stops

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