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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

SE162BW

Rotherhithe New Road

SE164NF

Rotherhithe Street

SE162BQ

Corbetts Lane

SE162BG

Millender Walk

SE85EG

Chilton Grove

SE162AZ

Silwood Street

SE167JZ

Renforth Street

SE166PX

Eleanor Close

SE162LS

Plough Way

SE164NL

Rotherhithe Street

SE166YJ

Woodland Crescent

SE167DE

Ainsty Estate

SE167BW

Needleman Street

SE167BB

Canada Estate

SE166AQ

Dock Hill Avenue

SE166AW

Cookham Crescent

SE167LN

Albion Street

SE162LT

Plough Way

SE162TP

Lower Road

SE162LW

Lower Road

SE165GD

Clarence Mews

SE162PE

Hawkstone Road

SE166DW

Kinburn Street

SE167JJ

Renforth Street

SE162UB

Lower Road

SE166AH

Marlow Way

SE167GG

Rotherhithe

SE166YG

Woodland Crescent

SE167JR

Irwell Estate

SE162BN

Millender Walk

SE166BS

Gunwhale Close

SE164HT

St Marychurch Street

SE162QU

St Helena Road

SE165QH

Rotherhithe

SE167JB

Albion Street

SE167BZ

Province Drive

SE162SD

Rotherhithe New Road

SE166DF

Canon Beck Road

SE162NH

Tawny Way

SE85ED

Chilton Grove

SE167AW

Needleman Street

SE85DX

Chilton Grove

SE167EF

Surrey Quays Road

SE164HL

St Marychurch Street

SE164AD

Rotherhithe Street

SE166AX

Dock Hill Avenue

SE167EA

Rotherhithe

SE162FA

Rotherhithe Old Road

SE162QX

St Helena Road

SE167FU

Maritime Street

SE166SN

Wolfe Crescent