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Rotherhithe

England / London / Southwark / Rotherhithe

About

Rotherhithe is a riverside ward in the London Borough of Southwark, situated on a peninsula along the south bank of the Thames. The area has a strong maritime history, linked to its former docks and shipbuilding past. Key landmarks include the Brunel Museum, housed in the engine room of the Thames Tunnel, and the historic Mayflower pub, which dates back to the 17th century. The Surrey Docks Farm offers a green space with farm animals and community gardens.

The ward features a mix of residential developments, including modern apartments and older terraced houses. Rotherhithe is well-connected by public transport, with the Overground providing links to central London. The Thames Path runs through the area, offering scenic walks along the river. Greenland Dock and Southwark Park provide additional open spaces for recreation. Rotherhithe retains a quiet, residential feel while being close to more bustling areas like Bermondsey and Canada Water.

Area overview

On average Rotherhithe has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £65,480 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 area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,400,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats78£469,500
Semi-Detached2£766,250
Terraced23£800,000

10 years price trend in Rotherhithe

All postcodes in Rotherhithe

SE162AJ

Canada Water

SE162PA

South Bermondsey East

SE162XP

Hithe Grove

SE162TN

Culling Road

SE164JG

Canada Water

SE164NL

Canada Water

SE166RG

Rotherhithe

SE167DG

Canada Water

SE167DL

Swan Road

SE164JX

Canada Water

SE162AG

Luxford Street

SE162BH

South Bermondsey East

SE162NS

Surrey Quays

SE162PE

Hodnet Grove

SE166SB

Maple Leaf Square

SE167DF

Canon Beck Road

SE167DU

Swan Road

SE167JQ

Albion Street

SE167RA

Swan Road

SE162XL

China Hall Mews

SE165PD

Lagado Mews

SE166DJ

Galleon Close

SE167BD

Canada Estate

SE167JA

Albion Street

SE167FW

Maritime Street

SE167FZ

Surrey Quays Road

SE167JT

Clack Street

SE85AS

Bush Road

SE85EB

Chilton Grove

SE162BE

Corbett's Lane

SE162PD

South Bermondsey East

SE162PF

South Bermondsey East

SE162QX

Leather Road

SE162UG

Lower Road

SE164LG

Railway Avenue

SE164NG

Canada Water

SE165PF

Leydon Close

SE165QH

Canada Water

SE166DF

Canon Beck Road

SE167BN

Lower Road

SE167JL

Canada Estate

SE85DJ

Lower Road

SE167ED

Surrey Quays Road

SE162PT

Canada Water

SE162UF

Lower Road

SE166YF

Woodland Crescent

SE167AY

Canada Estate

SE167GF

Deal Porters Way

SE167JX

Albion Street

SE164JH

Tunnel Road

SE164JQ

Canada Water

SE166SA

Fishermans Drive

SE167AX

Canada Estate

SE85DX

Chilton Grove

SE162AF

Canada Water

SE165GB

Clarence Mews

SE165QL

Clarence Mews

SE166AT

Timber Pond Road

SE166RF

Rotherhithe

SE167AW

Dominion Drive

SE167BB

Canada Estate

SE167BH

Moodkee Street

SE167EA

Canada Water

SE167JN

Canada Estate

SE167JY

Albion Street

SE162AB

Bush Road

SE166AB

Archangel Street

SE166PS

Christopher Close

SE162NR

Surrey Quays

SE162FR

Canada Water

SE164JD

Elephant Lane

SE167DT

Swan Road

SE166RX

Poolmans Street

SE167JD

Albion Street

SE167LL

Surrey Quays Road

SE85AU

Bush Road

SE85AW

Bestwood Street

SE167RB

Canon Beck Road

SE162EU

Surrey Quays

SE162NG

Lower Road

SE162QY

St Helena Road

SE164JN

Swan Road

SE164HZ

St Marychurch Street

SE166DR

Clipper Close

SE166DW

Dolphin Close

SE167AR

Surrey Quays Road

SE167BX

Dominion Drive

SE85ED

Chilton Grove

SE162AX

Debnams Road

SE162AZ

Silwood Street

SE162NQ

Tawny Way

SE162UA

Gomm Road

SE162XJ

Hothfield Place

SE164AD

Canada Water

SE165GD

Clarence Mews

SE166RL

Rotherhithe

SE166YR

Woodland Crescent

SE167AS

Dominion Drive

SE167DY

Swan Road

SE85EA

Chilton Grove

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.