Postcode SE16 5EB is located in a major urban area, within the Surrey Docks ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Rotherhithe area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a low crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 5EB.
Rotherhithe near SE16 5EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Limehouse | C2C, DLR | Walking directions to Limehouse |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Westferry | DLR | Walking directions to Westferry |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Heron Quays | DLR | Walking directions to Heron Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.2 mi | Ropemakers Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ropemakers Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 122 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £755,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £700,000 |
10 year median price trend in Surrey Docks
In the SE16 5EB postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Store | 50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BP | Walking directions to Riverside Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Southwark, SE16 5SW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Foody Bear Minimart | 139 Three Colt Street, London, E14 8AP | Walking directions to Foody Bear Minimart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.