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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 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

SE166SP

Wolfe Crescent

SE165ES

Rotherhithe Street

SE166YR

Woodland Crescent

SE165SX

King & Queen Wharf

SE166DS

Ironside Close

SE165XW

Rotherhithe Street

SE165PN

Surrey Docks

SE166SN

Wolfe Crescent

SE167DN

Canon Beck Road

SE167LP

Quebec Way

SE165XP

Helena Square

SE166RN

Water Gardens Square

SE166SS

Wolfe Crescent

SE166PR

Christopher Close

SE166PJ

Christopher Close

SE166AB

Archangel Street

SE166AL

Hurley Crescent

SE166SE

Greenacre Square

SE166NA

Buckters Rents

SE165QQ

Rotherhithe Street

SE166BT

Midship Close

SE165XN

Elizabeth Square

SE165SH

King & Queen Wharf

SE166XG

Garter Way

SE166SF

Wolfe Crescent

SE166DF

Canon Beck Road

SE165RB

Katherine Close

SE166NR

Globe Pond Road

SE166YJ

Woodland Crescent

SE166BS

Gunwhale Close

SE165GW

Rotherhithe Street

SE165EB

Edward Square

SE165EA

Surrey Docks

SE165PB

Smith Close

SE165PH

Dean Close

SE166DP

Schooner Close

SE165QX

Rotherhithe Street

SE166DR

Clipper Close

SE165QJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE165RG

Abbotshade Road

SE165FT

Rotherhithe Street

SE166NN

Staples Close

SE165EG

Rotherhithe Street

SE167AS

Dominion Drive

SE166PN

Christopher Close

SE165GD

Clarence Mews

SE165DY

Acorn Walk

SE166RU

Hawke Place

SE166PS

Eleanor Close

SE165RQ

Princes Riverside Road

SE166HZ

Brunel Road

SE166AH

Marlow Way

SE165BW

Surrey Water Road

SE166NF

Farrins Rents

SE165SY

King & Queen Wharf

SE165XX

Rotherhithe Street

SE167DB

Clifton Place

SE165QY

Rotherhithe Street

SE165DX

Acorn Walk

SE165SS

Byelands Close

SE165SU

King & Queen Wharf

SE167DA

Isambard Place

SE166RJ

Water Gardens Square

SE166XA

Garter Way

SE166RG

Water Gardens Square

SE165LH

Salter Road

SE166PA

Eleanor Close

SE166BZ

Hull Close

SE165NE

Bywater Place

SE165DZ

Lavender Road

SE166AR

Thame Road

SE165PF

Leydon Close

SE166LD

Brewhouse Walk

SE165XJ

William Square

SE165QN

Rotherhithe Street

SE166AU

Timber Pond Road

SE166SG

Fishermans Drive

SE165AE

Fisher Close

SE166AG

Timber Pond Road

SE166SA

St Elmos Road

SE165EN

Surrey Docks

SE166RF

Water Gardens Square

SE166AQ

Dock Hill Avenue

SE166RX

Stanhope Close

SE166SB

Maple Leaf Square

SE166AW

Cookham Crescent

SE166AJ

Radley Court

SE165RH

Princes Riverside Road

SE167RB

Rotherhithe Street

SE165NG

Fir Trees Close

SE166YG

Woodland Crescent

SE165RD

Princes Riverside Road

SE166BX

Keel Close

SE165QF

Rotherhithe Street

SE166XF

Garter Way

SE165SQ

King & Queen Wharf

SE166NS

Foundry Close

SE165EP

Acorn Walk

SE166SR

Wolfe Crescent

SE166XB

Garter Way

Data Sources

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