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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £78,202 per year. There are 6 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. 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
135
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
38.3%
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
39.61(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.05(+39%)
Theft from the person
25.28(+141%)
Other theft
14.27(+23%)
Vehicle crime
9.6(-1%)
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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £1,400,000.

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
Detached1£925,000
Flats79£500,000
Semi-Detached5£800,000
Terraced22£757,500

10 years median price trend in Rotherhithe

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

All postcodes in Rotherhithe

SE162SB

Warndon Street

SE164HY

St Marys Estate

SE85DY

Chilton Grove

SE162XN

China Hall Mews

SE165QJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE166AR

Thame Road

SE166PT

Eleanor Close

SE167JF

Albion Street

SE167JJ

Renforth Street

SE164JE

St Marychurch Street

SE164NF

Rotherhithe Street

SE166AW

Cookham Crescent

SE166SE

Greenacre Square

SE167BJ

Moodkee Street

SE167JH

Albion Street

SE85EF

Chilton Grove

SE162LU

Lower Road

SE162XU

Surrey Quays Road

SE166PL

Christopher Close

SE167BQ

Canada Estate

SE162DT

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162UJ

Cope Street

SE165QR

Rotherhithe Street

SE166YN

Woodland Crescent

SE167JW

Aylton Estate

SE85DR

Croft Street

SE164NJ

Rotherhithe Street

SE167DN

Canon Beck Road

SE162AN

Silwood Street

SE162BF

Silwood Street

SE162QU

St Helena Road

SE166PP

Christopher Close

SE166RZ

Middleton Drive

SE162TU

Lower Road

SE166PX

Eleanor Close

SE162NL

Tawny Way

SE162XE

Neptune Street

SE166AY

Dock Hill Avenue

SE166SG

Fishermans Drive

SE166XG

Garter Way

SE166BT

Midship Close

SE166BY

Hull Close

SE166SN

Wolfe Crescent

SE166XF

Garter Way

SE167DA

Isambard Place

SE162AJ

Rotherhithe

Data Sources

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