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SE16 2AP

Rotherhithe New Road

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 2AP

Overview

Postcode SE16 2AP is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.3%

Approximately 62.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SE16 2AP.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey East near SE16 2AP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2AP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.3 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.5 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.4 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park
0.3 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
22,236 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.69(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.95(-3%)
Vehicle crime
18.93(+102%)
Theft from the person
18.23(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.82(+72%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
28.45%
African
65
17.96%
Other White
48
13.26%
Bangladeshi
41
11.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.14%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
40.94%
No qualifications
55
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
90
61.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
18.49%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.01%
Owns outright
4
2.74%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.05%
Total households: 146

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£777
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£444K – £743K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£712,500£665
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats122£552,500£795

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£622,500
2017£572,500£721,250
2018£573,750£700,000
2019£561,750£590,000
2020£535,750£824,500
2021£550,000£777,500
2022£560,000£890,000
2023£587,500£925,000
2024£570,000£741,000
2025£565,000£900,000
2026£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£540
2017£870£633
2018£808£680
2019£809£668
2020£780£784
2021£829£761
2022£832£767
2023£801£803
2024£858£765
2025£807£695
2026£789
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20263, Cape Apartments, 130, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2APFlatsLeasehold£425,000
23 Jun 2025188, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2APTerracedFreehold£712,500
13 Aug 202571, Abbeyfield Road, London, SE16 2BSTerracedFreehold£662,500
30 Apr 2026Flat 2, 23, Corbetts Lane, London, SE16 2BQFlatsLeasehold£450,000
22 Dec 2025Flat 23, Chamberlain Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AZFlatsLeasehold£380,000

Schools

In the SE16 2AP postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCavendish SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryRotherhithe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to Costcutter
0 miNews-Food-Wine185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to News-Food-Wine
0.1 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BAWalking directions to Presco
0.3 miPremierIlderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miNisa Local78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PBWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE16 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francesco Guerrieri

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrickson Amechi Obanya

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardNorth BermondseyE05011106
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey EastE02000817
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 011DE01004035
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 2AP

Is SE16 2AP (South Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 2AP records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE16 2AP?

The median sale price around SE16 2AP in South Bermondsey East is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 2AP?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2AP, including Cavendish School (Requires improvement), Rotherhithe Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 2AP?

The closest station to SE16 2AP is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 344 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2AP?

SE16 2AP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,810 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 2AP (South Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2AP is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).