Silwood Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE16 2TE is located in the New Cross Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silwood Street, London, SE16 2TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 2TB, SE16 2RU, SE16 2RP, SE16 2RA, SE16 2RE, SE16 2BL, SE16 2BN, SE16 2BF, SE16 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE16 2TE 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 2TE, 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 Silwood Street was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silwood Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 104th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 39 Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-02-14 | £391,954 |
| Flat B 39 Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2022-10-28 | £421,580 |
| Flat D 41 Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-30 | £391,716 |
| Flat B 41 Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-10-06 | £388,126 |
| Flat D 39 Silwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2017-08-29 | £415,878 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE16 2TE 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,981 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 | 2,013 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 | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,480 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 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Road , SE16 3PB | - not rated | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,600 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 | 1,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,593 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 | 3,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 338 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 143 yd | |
| Millwall Cafe | Millwall Caf?, 2 Enterprise Industrial Estate | 266 yd | |
| Surrey quays tandoori | 199 | 291 yd | |
| Lebanese falafel and grill | 183 | 291 yd | |
| La chingada | 10-12 | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 271 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 530 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 547 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 571 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh my dog! / bad habit | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 271 yd | |
| Rice guys | Unit 21 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 271 yd | |
| The fat crust | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 271 yd | |
| Lions den chicken & grill | 197 | 291 yd | |
| Gourmet house | 201 | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 855 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 926 yd | |
| Iceland | 222-226 | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 344 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 | 422 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.