Postcode SE16 2EL is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Canada Water area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The median sale price in North Bermondsey is £576,000 (around £779 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £451,000 and £795,000. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,830 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Canada Water has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from SE16 2EL.
Canada Water near SE16 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.3 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £576,000 (about £779 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £645,000 | £1,070 |
| Terraced | 6 | £642,750 | £829 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £608,500 | £562 |
| Flats | 137 | £565,000 | £779 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £472,500 | £622,500 |
| 2017 | £572,500 | £721,250 |
| 2018 | £573,750 | £700,000 |
| 2019 | £561,750 | £590,000 |
| 2020 | £535,750 | £824,500 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £777,500 |
| 2022 | £560,000 | £890,000 |
| 2023 | £587,500 | £925,000 |
| 2024 | £570,000 | £741,000 |
| 2025 | £570,000 | £947,500 |
| 2026 | £555,000 | £609,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £743 | £540 |
| 2017 | £870 | £633 |
| 2018 | £808 | £680 |
| 2019 | £809 | £668 |
| 2020 | £780 | £784 |
| 2021 | £829 | £761 |
| 2022 | £832 | £767 |
| 2023 | £801 | £803 |
| 2024 | £858 | £765 |
| 2025 | £807 | £742 |
| 2026 | £784 | £993 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Flat 5, Glebe House, Slippers Place, London, SE16 2EP | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 14, Glebe House, Slippers Place, London, SE16 2EP | Flats | Leasehold | £403,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Flat 55, Arica House, Slippers Place, London, SE16 2EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Flat 19, Arica House, Slippers Place, London, SE16 2EH | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 137, Lockwood Square, London, SE16 2HX | Flats | Leasehold | £202,000 |
In the SE16 2EL postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Southwark Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
Southwark Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2023
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | The Charter School Bermondsey | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2017. | |
The Charter School Bermondsey ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 May 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Southwark, SE16 2HY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | River Supermarket | 208 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RT | Walking directions to River Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Jalaram Supermarket | 2 West Lane, London, SE16 4NY | Walking directions to Jalaram Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Khun Ya Thai Supermarket | Jamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4BG | Walking directions to Khun Ya Thai Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Jamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE16 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Francesco Guerrieri
North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrickson Amechi Obanya
North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Bentley
North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 2EL records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE16 2EL in North Bermondsey is £576,000 (about £779 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 2EL, including Southwark Park Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 2EL is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 404 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE16 2EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2EL is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).