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About

Rotherhithe is a Thames-side district in the London Borough of Southwark, historically defined by its docks and maritime industry. The area retains a network of quiet residential streets and converted warehouses, centred around the old Surrey Commercial Docks. Its waterfront provides long views towards Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs across the river, with a path following the Thames Path eastward towards Surrey Quays.

The area's deep connection to the river is evident at the Brunel Museum, housed in the engine house for the Thames Tunnel. A unique local landmark is the Mayflower pub, which claims a connection to the Pilgrim ship and holds the oldest liquor license in London. Greenland Dock, the area's largest surviving dock, is now a leisure basin surrounded by modern apartment buildings.

Area overview

On average Rotherhithe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year. There are 3 schools in Rotherhithe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Rotherhithe is home to around 8,227 people, with a population density of about 11,517.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Rotherhithe Population
8,227
Population density
11,517.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.14(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.02(-37%)
Shoplifting
8.14(-19%)
Theft from the person
7.66(-18%)
Other theft
5.35(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,290
39.98%
Other White
1,973
23.97%
Chinese
461
5.6%
African
436
5.3%
Indian
354
4.3%
Total population: 8,230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,700
65.57%
No qualifications
733
10.23%
Level 3 (A level)
662
9.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
425
5.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
322
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,415
37.88%
Owns with a mortgage
805
21.55%
Owns outright
552
14.78%
Other social rented
472
12.64%
Social rents from council
242
6.48%
Total households: 3,735

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £562,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats49£510,000£7,463
Semi-Detached5£815,000£8,841
Terraced23£760,000£8,172

10 years median price trend in Rotherhithe

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

All postcodes in Rotherhithe

SE166RZ

Middleton Drive

SE166AT

Timber Pond Road

SE165NZ

Heron Place

SE165QW

Rotherhithe Street

SE165SN

Surrey Docks

SE166PT

Eleanor Close

SE166RT

Hardy Close

SE166DW

Kinburn Street

SE166YP

Woodland Crescent

SE166BA

Blondin Way

SE165NH

Mahogany Close

SE165SW

Surrey Docks

SE166RH

Water Gardens Square

SE165ER

Acorn Walk

SE165RE

Princes Riverside Road

SE165RJ

Katherine Close

SE167RD

Rotherhithe Street

SE165RN

Surrey Docks

SE165QR

Rotherhithe Street

SE165ND

Bywater Place

SE165ST

King & Queen Wharf

SE166YQ

Woodland Crescent

SE165EW

Surrey Docks

SE165AD

Fisher Close

SE166NT

Bevin Close

SE165PR

Surrey Docks

SE166SQ

Fishermans Drive

SE166RS

Drake Close

SE165GB

Clarence Mews

SE166PW

Eleanor Close

SE166YN

Woodland Crescent

SE166PZ

Eleanor Close

SE166AX

Dock Hill Avenue

SE167BT

Albatross Way

SE165XH

Sovereign Crescent

SE166AY

Dock Hill Avenue

SE165ED

Surrey Docks

SE167DQ

Ainsty Estate

SE165NL

Russia Dock Road

SE165QT

Rotherhithe Street

SE166YF

Woodland Crescent

SE165SP

Burnside Close

SE167AW

Needleman Street

SE166PP

Christopher Close

SE166PE

Eleanor Close

SE166DX

Dolphin Close

SE166AP

Chargrove Close

SE165QL

Rotherhithe Street

SE165XR

Frederick Square

SE165EH

Rotherhithe Street

SE165SR

Bury Close

SE166PY

Eleanor Close

SE166YH

Woodland Crescent

SE166SW

Canada Street

SE166DN

Kinburn Street

SE166BY

Hull Close

SE165SZ

Rotherhithe Street

SE166SL

Wolfe Crescent

SE165RF

Abbotshade Road

SE166XD

Garter Way

SE166PQ

Christopher Close

SE165EL

Rotherhithe Street

SE166PX

Eleanor Close

SE165EJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE165SJ

King & Queen Wharf

SE165EF

Rotherhithe Street

SE165SL

Surrey Docks

SE165PD

Lagado Mews

SE165FZ

Pageant Crescent

SE165DU

Acorn Walk

SE165QU

Surrey Docks

SE165FS

Rotherhithe Street

SE166RL

Water Gardens Square

SE165GE

Brunel Road

SE166AN

Bray Crescent

SE165DS

Rotherhithe Street

SE165PQ

Surrey Docks

SE165XL

Sophia Square

SE165QS

Rotherhithe Street

SE166YL

Woodland Crescent

SE165GA

Brunel Road

SE166NQ

Globe Pond Road

SE165XS

Rotherhithe Street

SE166PU

Eleanor Close

SE166PL

Christopher Close

SE166PG

Christopher Close

SE165NY

Admiral Place

SE165NW

Teak Close

SE167DJ

Canon Beck Road

SE166XE

Garter Way

SE166SH

Wolfe Crescent

SE165RL

Surrey Docks

SE166AF

Poolmans Street

SE165PP

Smith Close

SE166NU

Stave Yard Road

SE166DU

Windrose Close

SE165EE

Edward Square

SE166DJ

Galleon Close

SE165FX

Rotherhithe Street

SE166BU

Deck Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.