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Rotherhithe

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About

Rotherhithe is a Thames-side ward with a long maritime history, now characterised by residential conversions of old warehouses and modern apartment blocks. The area's economy is largely based around its residential communities and local high streets, with green spaces like Southwark Park providing recreation. Its connection to the river remains a dominant feature of its geography and layout.

The area is directly linked to the north bank of the Thames via the Rotherhithe Tunnel, a key piece of early 20th-century engineering. The former Surrey Commercial Docks have been redeveloped into a network of residential basins and marinas. St. Mary's Church, with its distinctive wooden spire, stands as one of the few pre-19th century buildings in the locality.

Area overview

On average Rotherhithe has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £78,136 per year. There are 5 schools in Rotherhithe: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Rotherhithe is home to around 15,626 people, with a population density of about 11,071.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Rotherhithe Population
15,626
Population density
11,071.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.42(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.95(+41%)
Theft from the person
28.93(+208%)
Other theft
11.71(+2%)
Public order
9.92(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,193
33.23%
Other White
3,161
20.23%
African
2,026
12.97%
Chinese
909
5.82%
Other
652
4.17%
Total population: 15,626

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,540
57.25%
No qualifications
1,776
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,406
10.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,008
7.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
765
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 13,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,210
31.93%
Social rents from council
1,755
25.35%
Other social rented
983
14.2%
Owns with a mortgage
930
13.44%
Owns outright
647
9.35%
Total households: 6,922

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£694
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £604K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 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 Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£871,000£810
Terraced17£780,000£830
Flats71£435,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherhithe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£448,500£720,000£770,000
2017£470,000£697,500£831,250
2018£455,000£685,000£725,000
2019£425,000£478,000£650,000
2020£450,167£717,000£774,000
2021£425,000£650,000£760,000
2022£447,500£650,000£806,250
2023£447,500£820,000£820,000
2024£450,000£732,500£755,000
2025£475,000£863,500£790,000
2026£450,000£815,000£810,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£714£813£713
2017£691£630£692
2018£669£575£611
2019£646£881£677
2020£696£775£759
2021£634£711£706
2022£674£755£820
2023£663£830£819
2024£693£845£746
2025£691£810£793
2026£610£870£745
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rotherhithe ward.

Local councillors

Colin James Boyle

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kath Whittam

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephanie Cryan

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Rotherhithe

Is Rotherhithe safe?

Rotherhithe records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rotherhithe?

The median sale price in Rotherhithe is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rotherhithe?

Rotherhithe has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rotherhithe?

Rotherhithe scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rotherhithe sits around rank 16,420 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rotherhithe?

The average household income in Rotherhithe is around £78,136 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rotherhithe?

Rotherhithe is represented by 3 elected councillors: Colin James Boyle (Green Party), Kath Whittam (Green Party) and Stephanie Cryan (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Rotherhithe

SE162EU

Rotherhithe

SE167AQ

Surrey Quays Road

SE165PB

Smith Close

SE166SW

Canada Street

SE164HZ

St Marychurch Street

SE162DG

Rotherhithe New Road

SE166BZ

Hull Close

SE162SH

Silwood Street

SE167FY

Maritime Street

SE162BD

Rotherhithe

SE166PN

Christopher Close

SE167BL

Howland Estate

SE167AN

Surrey Quays Road

SE85EA

Chilton Grove

SE167AY

Canada Estate

SE162QY

St Helena Road

SE166SS

Wolfe Crescent

SE167HZ

Albion Street

SE166PA

Eleanor Close

SE162TH

Ann Moss Way

SE167AJ

Surrey Quays Road

SE166PW

Eleanor Close

SE166RU

Hawke Place

SE164HW

St Marychurch Street

SE166RX

Stanhope Close

SE85AS

Haddonfield

SE162PW

Hawkstone Road

SE162BB

Debnams Road

SE167AP

Surrey Quays Road

SE166DN

Kinburn Street

SE167DJ

Canon Beck Road

SE164JB

Henley Close

SE85DS

Croft Street

SE167JQ

Albion Street

SE164LA

Brunel Road

SE162NW

Tawny Way

SE162XL

Lower Road

SE164JG

Adams Gardens Estate

SE162PB

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162TU

Lower Road

SE162NG

Tawny Way

SE164LQ

Swan Road

SE167DX

Surrey Quays Road

SE162NN

Tawny Way

SE165QJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE164LF

Railway Avenue

SE162FQ

Rotherhithe

SE167HA

Seth Street

SE167FX

Maritime Street

SE162BE

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167BX

Dominion Drive

SE162UJ

Cope Street

SE167ED

Surrey Quays Road

SE162BL

Millender Walk

SE162RA

Eugenia Road

SE167DY

Swan Road

SE166BX

Keel Close

SE167DZ

Province Drive

SE167DT

Swan Road

SE167RD

Rotherhithe Street

SE166SA

St Elmos Road

SE85EB

Chilton Grove

SE166AY

Dock Hill Avenue

SE164NJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE165QQ

Rotherhithe Street

SE164JQ

Adams Gardens Estate

SE85AP

Bush Road

SE167GJ

Rotherhithe

SE162FL

Rotherhithe

SE166DS

Ironside Close

SE166PS

Eleanor Close

SE166PR

Christopher Close

SE166RL

Water Gardens Square

SE162UE

Lower Road

SE167LL

Surrey Quays Road

SE166RH

Water Gardens Square

SE162BJ

Millender Walk

SE166YR

Woodland Crescent

SE162LU

Lower Road

SE166SL

Wolfe Crescent

SE85AR

Bush Road

SE162AF

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162QF

Rotherhithe Old Road

SE167JH

Albion Street

SE166RS

Drake Close

SE165PH

Dean Close

SE162AH

Rotherhithe New Road

SE166AR

Thame Road

SE167DQ

Ainsty Estate

SE162PD

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162PF

Rotherhithe

SE167JE

Temeraire Street

SE162FJ

Rotherhithe

SE164JN

Swan Road

SE167JF

Albion Street

SE166YH

Woodland Crescent

SE167JD

Albion Street

SE162XG

Lower Road

SE162SE

Rotherhithe New Road

SE166RJ

Water Gardens Square