Postcode SE16 2PQ is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Silwood & Pepys is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
Silwood & Pepys has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Silwood & Pepys is £57,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from SE16 2PQ.
Silwood & Pepys near SE16 2PQ 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 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 | 37 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £925,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £755,000 |
10 year median price trend in New Cross Gate
In the SE16 2PQ postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
| 0.3 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.