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About

Canada Water sits at the intersection of the Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe peninsulas. The area is defined by its large freshwater lake and wildlife reserve, created from a former dock. Surrounding this are residential developments, a major transport interchange, and retail spaces including the Canada Water Library and the attached Canada Water Culture Space.

The area's history as part of the Surrey Commercial Docks is evident in street names and the remaining dock basin. It functions as a significant commuter hub with connections via the Jubilee line and London Overground. Ongoing large-scale regeneration projects continue to reshape its landscape with new buildings and public squares.

Area overview

On average Canada Water has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 48.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. There are 3 schools in Canada Water: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Canada Water is home to around 10,223 people, with a population density of about 11,445.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Canada Water Population
10,223
Population density
11,445.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.99(+3%)
Theft from the person
31.79(+239%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.64(+10%)
Other theft
11.15(-2%)
Public order
9.49(+40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,402
33.27%
Other White
1,948
19.05%
African
1,539
15.05%
Chinese
526
5.14%
Other
459
4.49%
Total population: 10,226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,581
53.77%
No qualifications
1,265
14.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,021
11.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
680
7.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
6.44%
Total 16+ residents: 8,519

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,550
34.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,367
30.49%
Other social rented
559
12.47%
Owns with a mortgage
487
10.86%
Owns outright
333
7.43%
Total households: 4,483

Property prices in Canada Water

Median price£454,000
Price per sq ft£668
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £573K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £454,000 (about £668 per square foot) in Canada Water area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canada Water over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£871,250£850
Flats42£422,500£622

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canada Water

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canada Water.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£455,000£740,000
2017£482,500£890,500
2018£480,000£730,000
2019£410,000£745,000
2020£457,600£790,000
2021£420,000£365,000
2022£410,000£825,000
2023£470,000£1,033,500
2024£430,000£727,500
2025£447,500£862,500
2026£479,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canada Water.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canada Water.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£679£674
2017£792£734
2018£682£611
2019£586£651
2020£649£748
2021£603£454
2022£671£968
2023£625£784
2024£696£709
2025£682£777
2026£577
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canada Water.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canada Water in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Canada Water

Is Canada Water safe?

Canada Water records about 118 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.

What is the average house price in Canada Water?

The median sale price in Canada Water is £454,000 (about £668 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Canada Water?

Canada Water has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Canada Water?

Canada Water scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Canada Water sits around rank 11,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Canada Water?

The average household income in Canada Water is around £73,575 per year, and 48% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Canada Water

SE162QD

Rotherhithe Old Road

SE167FZ

Surrey Quays Road

SE164LQ

Swan Road

SE167BZ

Province Drive

SE167RA

Swan Road

SE167HS

Pump House Close

SE167GJ

Rotherhithe

SE167JE

Temeraire Street

SE167EA

Rotherhithe

SE164JP

Rupack Street

SE167JW

Aylton Estate

SE167BY

Albatross Way

SE167DE

Ainsty Estate

SE164NY

West Lane

SE164JB

Henley Close

SE167JD

Albion Street

SE164NQ

Swan Road

SE164JF

King Stairs Close

SE162AD

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167JQ

Albion Street

SE164HT

St Marychurch Street

SE167BG

Canada Estate

SE162SD

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162XF

Lower Road

SE167FW

Maritime Street

SE164LD

Brunel Road

SE167BX

Dominion Drive

SE167FU

Maritime Street

SE167JX

Albion Street

SE162TY

Gomm Road

SE164QD

Paradise Street

SE85AS

Haddonfield

SE162EP

Slippers Place

SE85AR

Bush Road

SE167DH

Ainsty Estate

SE164JD

Elephant Lane

SE85AP

Bush Road

SE162EG

Kirby Estate

SE164LJ

Swan Road

SE167JF

Albion Street

SE162AE

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162TN

Culling Road

SE164HL

St Marychurch Street

SE164JH

Adams Gardens Estate

SE162UE

Lower Road

SE85FX

Rotherhithe

SE162EL

Slippers Place

SE162AB

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167AU

Moodkee Street

SE167EB

Albatross Way

SE164LF

Railway Avenue

SE167AZ

Canada Estate

SE162PT

Rotherhithe New Road

SE164LH

Swan Road

SE162UG

Lower Road

SE162XG

Lower Road

SE167DD

Western Place

SE162EN

Slippers Place

SE167GG

Rotherhithe

SE167DX

Surrey Quays Road

SE167BQ

Canada Estate

SE162TU

Lower Road

SE162FD

Rosebud Mews

SE167HA

Seth Street

SE162EJ

Slippers Place

SE162TT

Lower Road

SE164JG

Adams Gardens Estate

SE162XP

Hithe Grove

SE162XH

Lower Road

SE167BB

Canada Estate

SE167BU

Surrey Quays Road

SE162UA

Gomm Road

SE162QX

St Helena Road

SE164JL

Mayflower Street

SE162FQ

Rotherhithe

SE164EY

Prospect Street

SE162UF

Lower Road

SE162UJ

Cope Street

SE167JY

Albion Street

SE162XU

Surrey Quays Road

SE167BL

Howland Estate

SE167JT

Clack Street

SE164HZ

St Marychurch Street

SE162SE

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167DG

Brunel Road

SE162XE

Neptune Street

SE167JJ

Renforth Street

SE162QU

St Helena Road

SE164NW

Fulford Street

SE167AR

Surrey Quays Road

SE162XJ

Hothfield Place

SE162TX

Gomm Road

SE162FS

North Bermondsey

SE162UH

Orange Place

SE164NX

Jamaica Road

SE162XL

Lower Road

SE164HY

St Marys Estate

SE164NF

Rotherhithe Street

SE167AJ

Surrey Quays Road

SE167NB

Rotherhithe