Postcode SE16 2AX is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.6% 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.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from SE16 2AX.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 2AX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.5 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £925,000 |
| Flats | 81 | £498,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £800,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £757,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE16 2AX postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.1 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.