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SE16 5EE

Edward Square

Surrey Docks

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Detailed insights for SE16 5EE

Overview

Postcode SE16 5EE 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 low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Rotherhithe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rotherhithe has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 5EE.

Flood risk

Very low

Rotherhithe near SE16 5EE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 5EE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 5EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRussia Dock WoodlandLargeWalking directions to Russia Dock Woodland
0.3 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields
0.4 miStave Hill Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
7,124.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.79(+338%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.42(-54%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.46(-66%)
Public order
6.54(-3%)
Burglary
5.88(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
48.81%
Other White
77
22.92%
Other
15
4.46%
Chinese
14
4.17%
Indian
13
3.87%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
183
63.54%
No qualifications
26
9.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.99%
Level 3 (A level)
23
7.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.51%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
37.78%
Owns with a mortgage
42
31.11%
Owns outright
29
21.48%
Social rents from council
4
2.96%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Surrey Docks

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£700
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £610K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £700 per square foot) in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Surrey Docks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£762,500£710
Terraced23£690,000£759
Flats96£454,000£672

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Surrey Docks

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,500£530,000£746,500
2017£533,750£700,000£700,000
2018£500,000£614,975£675,000
2019£501,000£890,000£650,000
2020£468,500£610,250£697,500
2021£470,248£720,000£676,750
2022£477,500£665,000£767,500
2023£457,000£812,500£754,500
2024£459,975£750,000£746,000
2025£450,000£702,500£730,000
2026£425,000£645,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£710£1,119£677
2017£697£868£768
2018£746£786£717
2019£716£686£740
2020£688£877£734
2021£668£847£777
2022£692£895£786
2023£681£843£828
2024£664£771£802
2025£709£821£783
2026£664£724
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Surrey Docks in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 5EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 5EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202626, Edward Square, London, SE16 5EEFlatsLeasehold£515,000
31 Jul 202518, Edward Square, London, SE16 5EEFlatsLeasehold£600,000
11 May 202614, Admiral Place, London, SE16 5NYFlatsLeasehold£605,000
30 Mar 20264, Admiral Place, London, SE16 5NYFlatsLeasehold£475,000
30 Oct 202522, Admiral Place, London, SE16 5NYFlatsLeasehold£465,000

Schools

In the SE16 5EE postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 5EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPeter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRedriff Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCyril Jackson Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 5EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRiverside Store50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BPWalking directions to Riverside Store
0.2 miCo-op Food346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressSilver Walk, Southwark, SE16 5EXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBest-oneSouthwark, SE16 5SWWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miDocklands TraderSouthwark, SE16 5HUWalking directions to Docklands Trader

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 5EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Hood

Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Jane Salmon

Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Richard MacMillan

Surrey Docks - 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
WardSurrey DocksE05011117
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RotherhitheE02000807
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 001DE01004054
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 5EE

Is SE16 5EE (Rotherhithe) safe?

The area around SE16 5EE records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE16 5EE?

The median sale price around SE16 5EE in Rotherhithe is £505,000 (about £700 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 5EE?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 5EE, including Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Redriff Primary School (Outstanding) and Cyril Jackson Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 5EE?

The closest station to SE16 5EE is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 663 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around SE16 5EE?

SE16 5EE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,375 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 5EE (Rotherhithe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 5EE is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Hood (Liberal Democrats), Jane Salmon (Liberal Democrats) and Richard MacMillan (Liberal Democrats).