SE16 2RN is in Carlisle Lane, London and Lewisham district. SE16 2RN 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 Carlisle Lane, London, SE16 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2RW, SE16 2TA, SE16 2RQ, SE16 2AW, SE16 2PH, SE16 2RE, SE8 5AN, SE16 2QG, SE16 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2RN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 59.8% | 56.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 40.2% | 43.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 2RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 53.1% | 63.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 21.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 52% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 31.1% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.6% | 21.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 7.8% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 18.3% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 30.2% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 28.5% | 40.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 37.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 10.5% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 28.8% | 27.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 66.4% | 66.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 17.1% | 18.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 67% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 25.1% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 0.9% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SE16 2RN was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SE16 2RN has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 370th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 94 Somerfield House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2000-08-10 | £253,505 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2RN 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,141 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 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,084 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 | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,674 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 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,509 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 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palette | Unit 20, Gemini Project | 272 yd | |
| La chingada | 10-12 | 305 yd | |
| 28 Well Hung | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 305 yd | |
| Niks Kitchen | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 305 yd | |
| Two Lads Kitchen Ltd | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farriers arms | 214 | 415 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 455 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 509 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 535 yd | |
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daees Grill | Unit 4, Gemini Project | 305 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 415 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 415 yd | |
| Vapey cakes | 1a | 448 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 168 | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 533 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 735 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 415 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 | 558 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 1,064 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.