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SE16 4QH

King Edward The Third Mews

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 4QH

Overview

Postcode SE16 4QH is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Canada Water area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 Bermondsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Canada Water has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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

5/10

The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from SE16 4QH.

Flood risk

Very low

Canada Water near SE16 4QH 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 Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 4QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.3 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe
0.3 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 4QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.1 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.4 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
13,941.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.48(-35%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.36(-54%)
Theft from the person
10.61(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(-33%)
Drugs
4.99(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
41.89%
Other White
68
20.06%
African
32
9.44%
Other
18
5.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
4.72%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
54.83%
No qualifications
45
15.52%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
26%
Owns with a mortgage
36
24%
Owns outright
15
10%
Shared ownership
6
4%
Total households: 150

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£777
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£441K – £748K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£712,500£665
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats124£552,500£795

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£622,500
2017£572,500£721,250
2018£573,750£700,000
2019£561,750£590,000
2020£535,750£824,500
2021£550,000£777,500
2022£560,000£890,000
2023£587,500£925,000
2024£570,000£741,000
2025£565,000£900,000
2026£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£540
2017£870£633
2018£808£680
2019£809£668
2020£780£784
2021£829£761
2022£832£767
2023£801£803
2024£858£765
2025£807£695
2026£789
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025Flat 13, Cathay House, Cathay Street, London, SE16 4TSFlatsLeasehold£502,500
01 Aug 2025Flat 4, Mission Point, 19, Paradise Street, London, SE16 4QDFlatsLeasehold£655,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, Mission Point, 19, Paradise Street, London, SE16 4QDFlatsLeasehold£550,000
31 Mar 202569, Millpond Estate, London, SE16 4LYFlatsLeasehold£450,000
21 Mar 202571, West Lane, London, SE16 4PAFlatsLeasehold£380,000

Schools

In the SE16 4QH postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 4QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Charter School BermondseyFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlbion Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 4QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 4QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHappy FamilyWest Lane, Southwark, SE16 4NYWalking directions to Happy Family
0.1 miKhun Ya Thai SupermarketJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4BGWalking directions to Khun Ya Thai Supermarket
0.1 miJalaram Supermarket2 West Lane, London, SE16 4NYWalking directions to Jalaram Supermarket
0.1 miRiver Supermarket208 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RTWalking directions to River Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 4QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francesco Guerrieri

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrickson Amechi Obanya

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardNorth BermondseyE05011106
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canada WaterE02000813
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 007DE01004034
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 4QH

Is SE16 4QH (Canada Water) safe?

The area around SE16 4QH records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near SE16 4QH?

The median sale price around SE16 4QH in Canada Water is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 4QH?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 4QH, including Riverside Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and Albion Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 4QH?

The closest station to SE16 4QH is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 406 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 4QH?

SE16 4QH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 4QH (Canada Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 4QH is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).