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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 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.0% 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 area has 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
117
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48%
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
31.01(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.25(+10%)
Theft from the person
27.78(+165%)
Other theft
13.4(+15%)
Robbery
7.83(+115%)
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

Based on 51 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
Detached1£925,000
Flats44£453,000
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

SE162EF

Kirby Estate

SE162QU

St Helena Road

SE162TU

Lower Road

SE162XE

Neptune Street

SE164BD

Jamaica Road

SE162EN

Slippers Place

SE162AJ

Rotherhithe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.