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SE16 2PB

Rotherhithe New Road

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 2PB

Overview

Postcode SE16 2PB 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 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 Surrey Quays, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 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 96 ft away from SE16 2PB.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey East near SE16 2PB 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 Surrey Quays located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2PB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.4 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park
0.5 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 Rotherhithe

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£694
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £604K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£871,000£810
Terraced17£780,000£830
Flats71£435,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherhithe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 2025Flat 56, Addy House, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2PDFlatsLeasehold£235,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 78, Addy House, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2PDFlatsLeasehold£270,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 20, Mcintosh House, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BJFlatsLeasehold£300,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 4, Adron House, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BHFlatsLeasehold£405,000
20 Feb 202657, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BNFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the SE16 2PB postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryRotherhithe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miNews-Food-Wine185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to News-Food-Wine
0.2 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BAWalking directions to Presco
0.2 miAfrican Food & MobilesLower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UFWalking directions to African Food & Mobiles
0.2 miSurrey Meat And Grocery StoreLower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UFWalking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store

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 2PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin James Boyle

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kath Whittam

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephanie Cryan

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardRotherhitheE05011112
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 2PB

Is SE16 2PB (South Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 2PB 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 2PB?

The median sale price around SE16 2PB in South Bermondsey East is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 2PB?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2PB, 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 2PB?

The closest station to SE16 2PB is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 296 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2PB?

SE16 2PB 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 2PB (South Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2PB 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).