Alpine Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE16 2RE is located in the New Cross Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alpine Road, London, SE16 2RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2RP, SE16 2RQ, SE16 2TB, SE16 2TE, SE16 2RW, SE16 2TA, SE16 2QG, SE16 2RN, SE16 2AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2RE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 56.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 43.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 2RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 58.8% | 54.9% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 50.7% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 19.8% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 35.1% | -15.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.6% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 8.5% | 2.7% | -5.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 21.6% | 37.7% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 35.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 9.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 38.9% | 24.3% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -57.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 60.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 60.4% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 12% | 7.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 20.1% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 17.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.3% | 60.4% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 32.1% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 22.2% | 2.2% | -20.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 33.3% | 6.5% | 26.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alpine Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alpine Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 89th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Alpine Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-10-13 | £324,047 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2RE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,496 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 Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 787 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 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,670 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,805 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 | 3,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,122 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 288 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's Den Cafe | Lewisham Lions Centre, Bolina Road | 216 yd | |
| La chingada | 10-12 | 266 yd | |
| Millwall Cafe | Millwall Caf?, 2 Enterprise Industrial Estate | 326 yd | |
| Centerplate UK | CENTREPLATE UK Millwall Football Club, The New Den | 352 yd | |
| Surrey quays tandoori | 199 | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 377 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 496 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 504 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 515 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions den chicken & grill | 197 | 373 yd | |
| Gourmet house | 201 | 373 yd | |
| Oh my dog! / bad habit | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 377 yd | |
| Rice guys | Unit 21 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 377 yd | |
| The fat crust | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 373 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 834 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| 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 | 449 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.