Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MOSSINGTON GARDENS, SE16 2DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSSINGTON GARDENS, SE16 2DZ.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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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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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 70% social renting, SE16 2DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £515,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE16 2DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mossington Gardens, 1.1km 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 2DZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £515k. 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 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00020324 (shared with 8 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 2DZ. 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

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean28.9%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 620,000

3 sales · Mean £ 545,000

Terraced

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

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

Crime around SE16 2DZ is moderate at 63 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 offences171
Anti-social behaviour115
Vehicle crime72
Other theft50
Theft from the person48

school Local Schools

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Compass School Southwark

Good386 pupils0.1 km
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Galleywall Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.3 km
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Southwark Park Primary School

Good435 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Rotherhithe Primary School

Good368 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Academy (Southwark)

Good1552 pupils0.7 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.7 km
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John Keats Primary School

181 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Essential errand ltd0.6 km
  • Jalaram supermarket ltd0.8 km
  • Neco's creperie0.7 km
  • Odeon0.6 km
  • River supermarket0.9 km
  • + 78 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • China hall0.6 km
  • St james of bermondsey0.8 km
  • Stanley arms public house0.4 km
  • The gregorian1.0 km
  • Whelan's free house0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Burger king0.8 km
  • Buzz bingo0.6 km
  • Dan's catering0.7 km
  • Deli felice0.9 km
  • Erbil shawarma0.8 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • LIDL0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.9 km
  • Cheeses 4 u0.7 km
  • Coffee and olive0.8 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.9 km
  • + 73 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bermondsey0.5 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km
  • Rotherhithe1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Bermondsey Rail Station0.4 km