Postcode SE16 4NF 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The nearest station is Rotherhithe, about 0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
Canada Water has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Canada Water has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 4NF.
Canada Water near SE16 4NF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rotherhithe located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.2 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, Tunnel Wharf, 121 - 123, Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 4NF | Flats | Leasehold | £912,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, Tunnel Wharf, 121 - 123, Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 4NF | Flats | Leasehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, 107, Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 4NF | Flats | Leasehold | £715,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Flat 2, 107, Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 4NF | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 15, Hythe House, Swan Road, London, SE16 4LG | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 |
In the SE16 4NF postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 4NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rotherhithe Village | 39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD | Walking directions to Rotherhithe Village |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 70 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Docklands General Store | 84 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SP | Walking directions to Docklands General Store |
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 4NF, 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 4NF records about 79 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 violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE16 4NF in Canada Water 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 4NF, including Albion Primary School (Good), St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Alfred Salter Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 4NF is Rotherhithe in TfL zone 2, about 151 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE16 4NF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,914 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 4NF 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).