Postcode SE16 2DU is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey area 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 median sale price in North Bermondsey is £576,000 (around £779 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £451,000 and £795,000. 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.
South Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,810 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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 27 ft away from SE16 2DU.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 2DU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £576,000 (about £779 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £645,000 | £1,070 |
| Terraced | 6 | £642,750 | £829 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £608,500 | £562 |
| Flats | 137 | £565,000 | £779 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £570,000 | £947,500 |
| 2026 | £555,000 | £609,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £742 |
| 2026 | £784 | £993 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2025 | 10, Pedworth Gardens, London, SE16 2DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, 23, Corbetts Lane, London, SE16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 8, Mossington Gardens, London, SE16 2DZ | Flats | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Cape Apartments, 130, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2AP | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 188, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2AP | Terraced | Freehold | £712,500 |
In the SE16 2DU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cavendish School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Cavendish School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2019. | |
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rotherhithe Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
Rotherhithe Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2014
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 2DU
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE16 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Francesco Guerrieri
North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrickson Amechi Obanya
North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Bentley
North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 2DU 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.
The median sale price around SE16 2DU in North Bermondsey is £576,000 (about £779 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 2DU, including Cavendish School (Good), Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy (Outstanding) and Rotherhithe Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 2DU is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 274 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 2DU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2DU 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).