Postcode SE16 2XE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
Canada Water has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Canada Water has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.7% 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 89 ft away from SE16 2XE.
Canada Water near SE16 2XE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.2 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £511,250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 90 | £482,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £863,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £750,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE16 2XE postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Rotherhithe Village | 39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD | Walking directions to Rotherhithe Village |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Khun Ya Thai Supermarket | Jamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4BG | Walking directions to Khun Ya Thai Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Jalaram Supermarket | 2 West Lane, London, SE16 4NY | Walking directions to Jalaram Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for SE16 2XE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.