Postcode SE16 5GY is located in a major urban area, within the Surrey Docks ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Surrey Quays area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year. The nearest station is Heron Quays, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Surrey Quays has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Surrey Quays has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 5GY.
Surrey Quays near SE16 5GY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heron Quays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Heron Quays | DLR | Walking directions to Heron Quays |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Westferry | DLR | Walking directions to Westferry |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Canary Wharf | DLR, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canary Wharf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.2 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mayflower Park | Small | Walking directions to Mayflower Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £762,500 | £710 |
| Terraced | 23 | £690,000 | £759 |
| Flats | 96 | £454,000 | £672 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 5GY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | 2, Holyoake Court, London, SE16 5HJ | Flats | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 1E - 1F, Holyoake Court, London, SE16 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 13, Holyoake Court, London, SE16 5HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 40, Capstan Way, London, SE16 5HH | Flats | Leasehold | £241,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 3, Timbrell Place, London, SE16 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 |
In the SE16 5GY postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Silver Walk, Southwark, SE16 5EX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Clifton Tradepoint | 27-29 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH | Walking directions to Clifton Tradepoint |
| 0.4 mi | Clifton Express | 24-30 Westferry Road, London, E14 8LW | Walking directions to Clifton Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Landmark Square, London, E14 9AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Hood
Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026
Jane Salmon
Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard MacMillan
Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 5GY records about 47 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE16 5GY in Surrey Quays is £505,000 (about £700 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 5GY, including Redriff Primary School (Outstanding), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bacon's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 5GY is Heron Quays in TfL zone 2, about 911 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE16 5GY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,633 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 5GY 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).