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About

Canada Water is a district in Southwark, London, located around the freshwater lake and dock of the same name. The area has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, blending modern architecture with remnants of its industrial past. Key landmarks include the Canada Water Library and the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, alongside green spaces like Russia Dock Woodland. The area is well-connected, with Canada Water Station providing Jubilee Line and London Overground services.

The lake itself is a focal point, offering walking and cycling paths, as well as watersports facilities. Residential developments have grown around the water, creating a mix of housing options. The area also has a range of cafes, pubs, and independent businesses, catering to both locals and visitors. With ongoing regeneration projects, Canada Water continues to evolve as a hub for work, leisure, and community life in southeast London.

Area overview

On average Canada Water has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Canada Water is £55,400 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 area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Canada Water area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canada Water over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats51£450,000
Terraced6£783,500

10 years median price trend in Canada Water

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canada Water.

All postcodes in Canada Water

SE162UD

Orange Place

SE167HU

Canada Water

SE162EN

Slippers Place

SE162XE

Lower Road

SE164BD

Jamaica Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.