Postcode SE16 2NH is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Surrey Quays area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
Surrey Quays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Surrey Quays has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from SE16 2NH.
Surrey Quays near SE16 2NH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Podium Garden | Small | Walking directions to Podium Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £871,000 | £810 |
| Terraced | 17 | £780,000 | £830 |
| Flats | 71 | £435,000 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2NH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 144, Lower Road, London, SE16 2UG | Terraced | Freehold | £940,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 11, Buchanan Court, Worgan Street, London, SE16 7WB | Flats | Leasehold | £356,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, Burrage Court, Worgan Street, London, SE16 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 10, Burrage Court, Worgan Street, London, SE16 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | Flat 5, Cabot Court, Worgan Street, London, SE16 7WE | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 |
In the SE16 2NH postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
| 0.1 mi | African Food & Mobiles | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to African Food & Mobiles |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Redriff Road, London, SE16 7LL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin James Boyle
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath Whittam
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Cryan
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 2NH records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2NH in Surrey Quays is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 2NH, including Rotherhithe Primary School, Cavendish School (Requires improvement) and Marathon Science School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 2NH is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 131 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE16 2NH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,883 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 2NH is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin James Boyle (Green Party), Kath Whittam (Green Party) and Stephanie Cryan (Labour and Co-operative Party).