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Rotherhithe

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 52 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
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

Anti-social behaviour
18.6(-30%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.26(-43%)
Shoplifting
8.63(-15%)
Theft from the person
6.93(-34%)
Other theft
6.32(-46%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £558,750 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £1,275,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats72£527,500
Semi-Detached7£732,500
Terraced25£708,000

10 years median price trend in Rotherhithe

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

All postcodes in Rotherhithe

SE166PW

Eleanor Close

SE165NL

Russia Dock Road

SE165NZ

Heron Place

SE165DS

Rotherhithe Street

SE166RG

Water Gardens Square

SE165SQ

King & Queen Wharf

SE165XW

Rotherhithe Street

SE166SB

Maple Leaf Square

SE165SN

Surrey Docks

SE165PD

Lagado Mews

SE166DJ

Galleon Close

SE165EG

Rotherhithe Street

SE165NW

Teak Close

SE165PF

Leydon Close

SE165QS

Rotherhithe Street

SE165RN

Surrey Docks

SE166DF

Canon Beck Road

SE165EB

Edward Square

SE165SS

Byelands Close

SE166YF

Woodland Crescent

SE165SY

King & Queen Wharf

SE165XX

Rotherhithe Street

SE166SA

St Elmos Road

SE165RE

Princes Riverside Road

SE166AT

Timber Pond Road

SE166NU

Stave Yard Road

SE165GB

Clarence Mews

SE165QL

Rotherhithe Street

SE166RF

Water Gardens Square

SE167AW

Needleman Street

SE165XP

Helena Square

SE166NS

Foundry Close

SE166RX

Stanhope Close

SE165RJ

Katherine Close

SE165SP

Burnside Close

SE166AB

Archangel Street

SE166PS

Eleanor Close

SE165QU

Surrey Docks

SE165NH

Mahogany Close

SE167RB

Rotherhithe Street

SE165EN

Surrey Docks

SE165GD

Clarence Mews

SE165AE

Fisher Close

SE167AS

Dominion Drive

SE165RB

Katherine Close

SE166DR

Clipper Close

SE166DW

Kinburn Street

SE166NR

Globe Pond Road

SE165FZ

Pageant Crescent

SE166RL

Water Gardens Square

SE166YR

Woodland Crescent

SE166AF

Poolmans Street

SE166PQ

Christopher Close

SE165QN

Rotherhithe Street

SE165QQ

Rotherhithe Street

SE165SJ

King & Queen Wharf

SE165EL

Rotherhithe Street

SE165NY

Admiral Place

SE165QX

Rotherhithe Street

SE166DN

Kinburn Street

SE166PG

Christopher Close

SE166PY

Eleanor Close

SE166SF

Wolfe Crescent

SE167RD

Rotherhithe Street

SE165RH

Princes Riverside Road

SE166BS

Gunwhale Close

SE166PN

Christopher Close

SE167LP

Quebec Way

SE167DJ

Canon Beck Road

SE165SH

King & Queen Wharf

SE166NF

Farrins Rents

SE165PH

Dean Close

SE165DX

Acorn Walk

SE165ED

Surrey Docks

SE165EW

Surrey Docks

SE165PQ

Surrey Docks

SE166XD

Garter Way

SE167BT

Albatross Way

SE166DX

Dolphin Close

SE165PP

Smith Close

SE165RL

Surrey Docks

SE166AU

Timber Pond Road

SE166SS

Wolfe Crescent

SE166NT

Bevin Close

SE166YP

Woodland Crescent

SE166DP

Schooner Close

SE166PA

Eleanor Close

SE166SP

Wolfe Crescent

SE166XB

Garter Way

SE165SZ

Rotherhithe Street

SE166SL

Wolfe Crescent

SE166YG

Woodland Crescent

SE165EJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE166AP

Chargrove Close

SE165RQ

Princes Riverside Road

SE166AN

Bray Crescent

SE166SH

Wolfe Crescent

SE165PN

Surrey Docks

SE165XR

Frederick Square

SE166RU

Hawke Place

Data Sources

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