Postcode SE16 5LJ 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 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Surrey Quays is £77,200 per year. The nearest station is Heron Quays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.1% 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 of residents in Surrey Quays is £77,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 5LJ.
Surrey Quays near SE16 5LJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,250 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 144 | £452,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £750,000 |
10 years price trend in Surrey Docks
In the SE16 5LJ postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.