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SE16 2SX

Silwood Street

New Cross Gate

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Detailed insights for SE16 2SX

Overview

Postcode SE16 2SX 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Silwood & Pepys has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Silwood & Pepys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from SE16 2SX.

Flood risk

Very low

Silwood & Pepys near SE16 2SX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.4 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.7 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.3 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.5 miFolkestone GardensMediumWalking directions to Folkestone Gardens

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,441.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.38(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.96(-4%)
Other theft
14.74(+29%)
Burglary
12.36(+126%)
Theft from the person
12.36(+32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
31.33%
Other White
68
21.52%
African
37
11.71%
Chinese
20
6.33%
Other Black
18
5.7%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
54.14%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.92%
No qualifications
23
8.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
4.89%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
27.48%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.19%
Other social rented
21
16.03%
Shared ownership
17
12.98%
Owns outright
14
10.69%
Total households: 131

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price£372,500
Price per sq ft£614
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £660K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced23£770,000£703
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats41£270,000£571

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cross Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£763,500
2026£236,500£790,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£686
2026£553£722
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cross Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025Flat 1, 53, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AWFlatsLeasehold£290,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 14, 41, Reculver Road, London, SE16 2RWFlatsLeasehold£500,000
04 Jun 2025Flat 1, 41, Reculver Road, London, SE16 2RWFlatsLeasehold£303,750
13 Aug 2025Flat 4, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AUFlatsLeasehold£430,000
24 Jun 2025Flat 6, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AUFlatsLeasehold£372,500

Schools

In the SE16 2SX postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 2SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryIlderton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryTwin Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRotherhithe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCostcutter173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miNews-Food-Wine185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to News-Food-Wine
0.3 miFood Mart276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJWalking directions to Food Mart
0.3 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BAWalking directions to Presco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

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

Local councillors

Ruth Persian

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Wellington Gil

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardNew Cross GateE05013728
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Silwood & PepysE02000653
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 001CE01003247
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 2SX

Is SE16 2SX (Silwood & Pepys) safe?

The area around SE16 2SX records about 109 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE16 2SX?

The median sale price around SE16 2SX in Silwood & Pepys is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 2SX?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2SX, including Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding), Twin Oaks Primary School (Good) and Rotherhithe Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 2SX?

The closest station to SE16 2SX is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 427 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2SX?

SE16 2SX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 2SX (Silwood & Pepys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE16 2SX 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).