Postcode SE16 2SU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Silwood & Pepys is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Silwood & Pepys has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from SE16 2SU.
Silwood & Pepys near SE16 2SU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £398,000 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,050,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 49 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £925,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £760,000 |
10 years price trend in New Cross Gate
In the SE16 2SU postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fourpure Basecamp Taproom | Jarrow Road, Southwark, SE16 3JR | |
| 0.4 mi | Whelans | 11 Rotherhithe Old Road, London, SE16 2PP | |
| 0.4 mi | The Surrey Docks | 185 Lower Road, London, SE16 2LW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.