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 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 Surrey Quays, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 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 very low flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £871,000 | £810 |
| Terraced | 17 | £780,000 | £830 |
| Flats | 71 | £435,000 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £448,500 | £720,000 | £770,000 |
| 2017 | £470,000 | £697,500 | £831,250 |
| 2018 | £455,000 | £685,000 | £725,000 |
| 2019 | £425,000 | £478,000 | £650,000 |
| 2020 | £450,167 | £717,000 | £774,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £650,000 | £760,000 |
| 2022 | £447,500 | £650,000 | £806,250 |
| 2023 | £447,500 | £820,000 | £820,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £732,500 | £755,000 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £863,500 | £790,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £815,000 | £810,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £714 | £813 | £713 |
| 2017 | £691 | £630 | £692 |
| 2018 | £669 | £575 | £611 |
| 2019 | £646 | £881 | £677 |
| 2020 | £696 | £775 | £759 |
| 2021 | £634 | £711 | £706 |
| 2022 | £674 | £755 | £820 |
| 2023 | £663 | £830 | £819 |
| 2024 | £693 | £845 | £746 |
| 2025 | £691 | £810 | £793 |
| 2026 | £610 | £870 | £745 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 20, Mcintosh House, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 56, Addy House, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2PD | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 78, Addy House, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2PD | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 57, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BN | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Adron House, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BH | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 |
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 | African Food & Mobiles | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to African Food & Mobiles |
| 0.2 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE16 2BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin James Boyle
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath Whittam
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Cryan
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 2BW records about 113 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.
The median sale price around SE16 2BW in South Bermondsey East is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 2BW, including Cavendish School (Requires improvement), Rotherhithe Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 2BW is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 332 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE16 2BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,635 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2BW is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin James Boyle (Green Party), Kath Whittam (Green Party) and Stephanie Cryan (Labour and Co-operative Party).