Postcode SE16 2ES is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward 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 nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 2ES.
Canada Water near SE16 2ES 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £712,500 | £665 |
| Detached | 1 | £645,000 | £1,070 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £608,500 | £562 |
| Flats | 124 | £552,500 | £795 |
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 | £565,000 | £900,000 |
| 2026 | £497,500 | — |
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 | £695 |
| 2026 | £789 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 186, Lockwood Square, London, SE16 2HY | Flats | Leasehold | £225,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 157, Lockwood Square, London, SE16 2HY | Flats | Leasehold | £410,500 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 165, Lockwood Square, London, SE16 2HY | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 |
In the SE16 2ES postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2ES
| 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 2ES, 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 2ES 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 violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE16 2ES in Canada Water is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 2ES, including Southwark Park Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 2ES is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 456 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE16 2ES 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 2ES 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).