Postcode SE16 2QE is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Canada Water area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Canada Water has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SE16 2QE.
Canada Water near SE16 2QE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.3 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Podium Garden | Small | Walking directions to Podium Garden |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £925,000 |
| Flats | 81 | £498,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £800,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £757,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE16 2QE postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2QE
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Redriff Road, London, SE16 7LL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.