Postcode SE16 2BW 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 161.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Bermondsey East is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 161.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.3% 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.
The average income of residents in South Bermondsey East is £45,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from SE16 2BW.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 2BW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £495,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £766,250 |
| Terraced | 26 | £800,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE16 2BW postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.2 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.