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Surrey Docks

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About

Surrey Docks ward encompasses a historic docklands area on the Rotherhithe peninsula, defined by its extensive water basins and modern residential developments. The landscape is characterised by converted warehouses, new apartment complexes, and the large freshwater Surrey Water lake. The area's industrial past is evident in the preserved timber yards and the names of its streets and basins.

A key feature is the ecological reserve at Russia Dock Woodland, a forest created on a filled-in dock. The area is functional, with local shops and cafes centred around Deal Porters Way and the Surrey Quays Leisure Park. It is a residential district with pedestrian and cycle routes following the old dock edges, connecting to the Thames Path.

Area overview

On average Surrey Docks has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Surrey Docks is £89,359 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. Surrey Docks is home to around 13,008 people, with a population density of about 10,318.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.29(-20%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.76(-32%)
Theft from the person
7.38(-30%)
Other theft
6.38(-45%)
Shoplifting
5.84(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,425
65.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,119
9.92%
No qualifications
1,089
9.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
5.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 11,276

Housing

Housing tenure

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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Surrey Docks 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 Surrey Docks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats112£460,000
Semi-Detached6£742,500
Terraced23£678,000

10 years median price trend in Surrey Docks

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

Data Sources

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