Postcode SE16 5HJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year. The nearest station is Heron Quays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Surrey Quays has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Surrey Quays has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 5HJ.
Surrey Quays near SE16 5HJ 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Canary Wharf | DLR, Elizabeth, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canary Wharf |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Westferry | DLR | Walking directions to Westferry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.5 mi | Sir John McDougall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sir John McDougall Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 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 | 114 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £742,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £689,000 |
10 year median price trend in Surrey Docks
In the SE16 5HJ postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Gulliver Street, Southwark, SE16 7LT | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Clifton Express | 24-30 Westferry Road, London, E14 8LW | Walking directions to Clifton Express |
| 0.4 mi | Clifton Tradepoint | 27-29 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH | Walking directions to Clifton Tradepoint |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Landmark Square, London, E14 9AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.