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Surrey Docks

England / London / Southwark / Surrey Docks

About

Surrey Docks ward is located in the southeast of the London Borough of Southwark, near the River Thames. The area was historically a major dockland, with remnants of its industrial past still visible in the converted warehouses and waterfront developments. It includes neighborhoods such as Rotherhithe and Canada Water, which have undergone significant regeneration in recent years. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with the Jubilee line and Overground services providing links to central London.

The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, including Southwark Park and the Surrey Docks Farm. The Thames Path runs along the river, offering walking and cycling routes. Canada Water Station serves as a hub, with a shopping center and library nearby. Housing ranges from modern apartments to older terraced homes, reflecting the area's transformation from industrial use to a more residential focus.

Area overview

On average Surrey Docks has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Surrey Docks is £79,242 per year. There are 3 schools in Surrey Docks: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Surrey Docks Population
13,008
Population density
10,318.9 per km²

Demographics

British
5,125
39.4%
Other White
3,189
24.52%
African
773
5.94%
Chinese
616
4.74%
Other
462
3.55%
Total population: 13,007

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
2,286
38.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,292
21.92%
Other social rented
962
16.32%
Owns outright
789
13.39%
Social rents from council
264
4.48%
Total households: 5,893

Property prices in Surrey Docks

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,250 up to £1,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats140£462,500
Semi-Detached4£765,000
Terraced26£727,500

10 years price trend in Surrey Docks

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.