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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£470,000
Price per sq ft£654
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £606K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £654 per square foot) in Canada Water area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 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
Terraced5£862,500£850
Flats46£435,000£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£445,000£862,500
2026£479,750£637,500
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.