How safe is Canada Water (SE16 4LH)?

Crime level is moderate with about 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in Canada Water near SE16 4LH.

Which supermarkets are close to SE16 4LH?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Nisa

What schools are near SE16 4LH and how are they rated?

There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 4 Outstanding and 9 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 2 Good.

Is SE16 4LH at risk of flooding?

Very low risk of flooding, score 1/10.

How much social housing is near SE16 4LH?

About 60.4% on this street and 47.0% across the surrounding area.

What's the nearest station to SE16 4LH and how far is it?

The nearest station is Rotherhithe, about 0.1 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

How noisy is SE16 4LH?

Noise level is Medium (approx. 60.0-64.9 dB) from road about 310.9 ft away.

What are house prices in Canada Water?

Based on 108 recent sales, the median price is £511,000.

Which ward and council is SE16 4LH in?

SE16 4LH is in Rotherhithe ward, Southwark council (London).

What's the local population and density?

Population around Canada Water is 270 with density 38169.0 per km².

What's the average income in Canada Water?

Average resident income is about £55,400 per year.

Are there parks near SE16 4LH?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest large park is Southwark Park about 0.5 miles away.

Postcode insights

SE16 4LH

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Rotherhithe

Southwark

England / London / Southwark / Canada Water / Rotherhithe / SE16 4LH

Overview

Postcode SE16 4LH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canada Water is £55,400 per year. The nearest station is Rotherhithe located about 0.1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

60.4%

Connectivity

8/10

Flood Risk

Very low

Noise Level

Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canada Water has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

60.4%

Approximately 60.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Canada Water is £55,400 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from SE16 4LH.

Flood risk

Very low

Canada Water near SE16 4LH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Rotherhithe located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.1 mi	2	Rotherhithe	Overground
0.2 mi	2	Wapping	Overground
0.3 mi	2	New Cross	Overground, Southeastern

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	Southwark Park	Large
0.3 mi	King's Stairs Gardens	Medium
0.5 mi	Wapping Woods	Small

Area Profile

Population

270

Population density

38,169 per km²

Demographics

British

148

54.81%

Other White

12.59%

African

8.52%

Other Black

4.81%

Irish

4.07%

Total population: 270

Housing

Social rents from council

43.4%

Other social rented

16.98%

Private landlord or letting agency

16.04%

Owns with a mortgage

11.32%

Owns outright

11.32%

Total households: 106

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £511,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	82	£464,500	£247,625	£368,500	£571,875	£767,500
Semi-Detached	3	£732,500	£478,250	£591,250	£766,250	£793,250
Terraced	23	£800,000	£533,000	£613,000	£989,000	£1,275,000

10 years price trend in Rotherhithe

Schools

In the SE16 4LH postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	Albion Primary School	Community school	Good
0.4 mi	Primary	Alfred Salter Primary School	Community school	Good
0.4 mi	Secondary	Bacon's College	Academy sponsor led	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Nisa	Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA
0.1 mi	Rotherhithe Village	39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD
0.3 mi	Sainsbury's Local	30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7ED
0.3 mi	Docklands General Store	84 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SP
0.3 mi	Sainsbury's Local	78-80 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RT

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Midnight Apothecary	Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
0.1 mi	The Brunel	47 Swan Road, London, SE16 4JN
0.1 mi	The Mayflower	117 Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4NF
0.2 mi	The Ship	39-47 St Marychurch Street, London, SE16 4JE
0.3 mi	Salt Quay	163 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5QU

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Simplicity	1 Tunnel Road, London, SE16 4JJ
0.1 mi	Leaf & Bean	Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
0.1 mi	WatchHouse	69 St Marychurch Street, London, SE16 4JE
0.2 mi	Deli Felice	Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JH
0.2 mi	Albion Fish Bar	Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JQ

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Chemist	Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JQ
0.4 mi	Tower Pharmacy	50 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RL
0.5 mi	Superdrug	Surrey Quays Road, Southwark, SE16 7LL

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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