Silwood Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 2BF is located in the Rotherhithe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silwood Street, London, SE16 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2AZ, SE16 2BL, SE16 2RU, SE16 2RA, SE16 2AX, SE16 2BG, SE16 2BH, SE16 2BE, SE16 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE16 2BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE16 2BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 62.8% | 31.9% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.6% | 18.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 1.7% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 25.9% | 9% | -16.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 21% | 4.7% | -16.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 50.2% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 30.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 26.7% | 11% | -15.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.6% | 17.4% | -33.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 62.2% | 47.4% | 33.8% | 28.4% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 8.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 12.9% | 5.8% | -7.1% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 64.4% | 55.6% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Other | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 49.4% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 20.2% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 49.1% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 4.9% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silwood Street was 234.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% higher than the North Bermondsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silwood Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in North Bermondsey and the 184th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 33 Dower Court Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-09 | £397,962 |
| Flat 28 Dower Court Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-19 | £431,781 |
| Flat 12 Dower Court Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-01-05 | £316,549 |
| Flat 14 Dower Court Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £394,953 |
| Flat 28 Dower Court Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-10-18 | £395,124 |
SE16 2BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Road , SE16 3PB | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 248 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey quays tandoori | 199 | 125 yd | |
| Lebanese falafel and grill | 183 | 125 yd | |
| Harvey's Den Cafe | Lewisham Lions Centre, Bolina Road | 236 yd | |
| Pizza hot 4 u | 208 | 271 yd | |
| Mels cafe | Basement And Ground Floor, 13 | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 131 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 554 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 563 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 584 yd | |
| China hall | 141 | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions den chicken & grill | 197 | 125 yd | |
| Gourmet house | 201 | 125 yd | |
| Oh my dog! / bad habit | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 131 yd | |
| Rice guys | Unit 21 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 131 yd | |
| The fat crust | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 125 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 815 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 879 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,009 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 189.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.