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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

All postcodesin Rotherhithe

SE167BA

Canada Estate

SE162BF

Silwood Street

SE162XP

Hithe Grove

SE167BG

Canada Estate

SE166AU

Timber Pond Road

SE167LP

Quebec Way

SE166YF

Woodland Crescent

SE162TT

Lower Road

SE166AN

Bray Crescent

SE162NT

Rotherhithe

SE85DZ

Chilton Grove

SE167HT

Brunel Road

SE162AB

Rotherhithe New Road

SE165QN

Rotherhithe Street

SE167JP

Neptune Street

SE166RN

Water Gardens Square

SE85DJ

Lower Road

SE85DR

Croft Street

SE164JL

Mayflower Street

SE167AR

Surrey Quays Road

SE166PT

Eleanor Close

SE162PN

Canute Gardens

SE166BU

Deck Close

SE167DD

Western Place

SE166YP

Woodland Crescent

SE166RZ

Middleton Drive

SE162NJ

Tawny Way

SE164JA

Rupack Street

SE166XG

Garter Way

SE167RB

Rotherhithe Street

SE85EF

Chilton Grove

SE167BE

Canada Estate

SE166AF

Poolmans Street

SE167HU

Brunel Road

SE162XS

Hithe Grove

SE166BT

Midship Close

SE167JW

Aylton Estate

SE164JD

Elephant Lane

SE162PT

Rotherhithe New Road

SE164LD

Brunel Road

SE85FX

Rotherhithe

SE166PU

Eleanor Close

SE162AA

Rotherhithe

SE85DY

Chilton Grove

SE166XA

Garter Way

SE162UG

Lower Road

SE162UN

Lower Road

SE162TD

Silwood Street

SE162TL

Ann Moss Way

SE162FB

Gomm Road

SE164NH

Rotherhithe Street

SE166PZ

Eleanor Close

SE166SQ

Fishermans Drive

SE164LJ

Swan Road

SE166DR

Clipper Close

SE166DU

Windrose Close

SE162FR

Rotherhithe

SE162NS

Rotherhithe

SE162AD

Rotherhithe New Road

SE167EE

Surrey Quays Road

SE166AT

Timber Pond Road

SE162XU

Surrey Quays Road

SE167BD

Canada Estate

SE166YL

Woodland Crescent

SE164JJ

St Marychurch Street

SE167JN

Aylton Estate

SE167RA

Swan Road

SE162LX

Rotherhithe

SE165GA

Brunel Road

SE167JS

Irwell Estate

SE164JR

Mayflower Street

SE162NQ

Tawny Way

SE166PE

Eleanor Close

SE166XB

Garter Way

SE167DG

Brunel Road

SE166XF

Garter Way

SE166PJ

Christopher Close

SE164LE

Brunel Road

SE162PU

Rotherhithe New Road

SE166SE

Greenacre Square

SE167DH

Ainsty Estate

SE162LJ

Rotherhithe

SE166AB

Archangel Street

SE166XE

Garter Way

SE166YN

Woodland Crescent

SE167FW

Maritime Street

SE164AB

St Marychurch Street

SE166PP

Christopher Close

SE162BH

Millender Walk

SE85AT

Haddonfield

SE85AW

Bestwood Street

SE167JU

Albion Street

SE165QL

Rotherhithe Street

SE164LH

Swan Road

SE162AX

Debnams Road

SE167DN

Canon Beck Road

SE166PL

Christopher Close

SE162TN

Culling Road

SE166SH

Wolfe Crescent

SE166AG

Timber Pond Road