Postcode SE16 2RP is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The median sale price in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,750 and £671,875. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
Silwood & Pepys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,280 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.5% 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 per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from SE16 2RP.
Silwood & Pepys near SE16 2RP 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.5 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £750,000 | £718 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 38 | £270,000 | £571 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,000 | £675,000 |
| 2017 | £236,750 | £645,000 |
| 2018 | £277,000 | £592,500 |
| 2019 | £261,000 | £643,500 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £705,000 |
| 2021 | £297,500 | £757,500 |
| 2022 | £292,000 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | £308,750 | £722,130 |
| 2024 | £247,500 | £637,500 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £760,000 |
| 2026 | £246,500 | £740,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £528 | £574 |
| 2017 | £567 | £595 |
| 2018 | £554 | £592 |
| 2019 | £550 | £563 |
| 2020 | £579 | £644 |
| 2021 | £563 | £678 |
| 2022 | £608 | £689 |
| 2023 | £548 | £661 |
| 2024 | £542 | £634 |
| 2025 | £567 | £688 |
| 2026 | £553 | £675 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat E, 30, Goldsworthy Gardens, London, SE16 2TB | Flats | Leasehold | £308,750 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AU | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AU | Flats | Leasehold | £372,500 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 54, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BN | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 57, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BN | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the SE16 2RP postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 13 primary and 2 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 | 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ilderton Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Ilderton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham 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 2RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Persian
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Wellington Gil
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 2RP records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2RP in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 2RP, including Cavendish School (Good), Rotherhithe Primary School (Good) and Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 2RP is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 357 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 2RP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,280 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE16 2RP is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth Persian (Green Party) and Wellington Gil (Green Party).