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SE16 2NR

Rotherhithe

Southwark

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Detailed insights for SE16 2NR

Overview

Postcode SE16 2NR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Surrey Quays has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from SE16 2NR.

Flood risk

Very low

Surrey Quays near SE16 2NR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2NR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.5 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.5 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.5 miAdmiralty SquareSmallWalking directions to Admiralty Square
0.4 miSaint George's SquareSmallWalking directions to Saint George's Square

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
18,632.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.09(+42%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-31%)
Theft from the person
13.2(+41%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(-19%)
Drugs
7.62(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
32.49%
Other White
141
29.75%
African
35
7.38%
Chinese
32
6.75%
Other Asian
21
4.43%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
271
64.99%
Level 3 (A level)
49
11.75%
No qualifications
32
7.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
6.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.04%
Total 16+ residents: 417

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
40.18%
Owns with a mortgage
58
26.48%
Other social rented
40
18.26%
Shared ownership
16
7.31%
Owns outright
12
5.48%
Total households: 219

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£694
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £604K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£871,000£810
Terraced17£780,000£830
Flats71£435,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherhithe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 20257, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LSOtherFreehold£600,000
25 Jul 202551, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LSTerracedFreehold£715,000
27 Jun 202537A - 37B, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LSFlatsLeasehold£300,000
30 May 202537B, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LSFlatsLeasehold£320,000
23 May 2025Flat 11, Caronia Court, 71, Plough Way, London, SE16 7ADFlatsLeasehold£485,000

Schools

In the SE16 2NR postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 2NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMarathon Science SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miPrimaryRotherhithe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryDeptford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood Mart276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJWalking directions to Food Mart
0.2 miCo-op FoodMary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLidl159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSurrey Meat And Grocery StoreLower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UFWalking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store
0.2 miChina Ark MarketUnit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EYWalking directions to China Ark Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE16 2NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin James Boyle

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kath Whittam

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephanie Cryan

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardRotherhitheE05011112
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Surrey QuaysE02000814
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 008EE01004060
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 2NR

Is SE16 2NR (Surrey Quays) safe?

The area around SE16 2NR 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.

What is the average house price near SE16 2NR?

The median sale price around SE16 2NR in Surrey Quays is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 2NR?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2NR, including Marathon Science School (Inadequate), Rotherhithe Primary School and Deptford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 2NR?

The closest station to SE16 2NR is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 363 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2NR?

SE16 2NR 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).

Who represents SE16 2NR (Surrey Quays) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2NR 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).