Are there parks near SE16 5RE?

Yes - 9 parks; the nearest large park is Russia Dock Woodland about 0.4 miles away.

How safe is Rotherhithe (SE16 5RE)?

Crime level is moderate with about 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in Rotherhithe near SE16 5RE.

Is SE16 5RE at risk of flooding?

Very low risk of flooding, score 1/10.

What's the nearest station to SE16 5RE and how far is it?

The nearest station is Rotherhithe, about 0.4 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

Which ward and council is SE16 5RE in?

SE16 5RE is in Surrey Docks ward, Southwark council (London).

What's the average income in Rotherhithe?

Average resident income is about £83,000 per year.

How much social housing is near SE16 5RE?

About 3.1% on this street and 19.1% across the surrounding area.

Which supermarkets are close to SE16 5RE?

Nearby amenities include 10 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Best-one

What's the local population and density?

Population around Rotherhithe is 465 with density 26571.4 per km².

What are house prices in Rotherhithe?

Based on 170 recent sales, the median price is £505,000.

What schools are near SE16 5RE and how are they rated?

There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 4 Outstanding and 9 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 2 Good.

Postcode insights

SE16 5RE

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Surrey Docks

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Overview

Postcode SE16 5RE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year. The nearest station is Rotherhithe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

3.1%

Connectivity

6/10

Flood Risk

Very low

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Rotherhithe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rotherhithe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

10/10

The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

6/10

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

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.4 mi	2	Rotherhithe	Overground
0.5 mi	2	Wapping	Overground
0.5 mi	2	Canada Water	Jubilee, Overground

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Russia Dock Woodland	Large
0.3 mi	King Edward Memorial Park	Medium
0.3 mi	Stave Hill Ecology Park	Small

Area Profile

Population

465

Population density

26,571.4 per km²

Demographics

British

172

37.07%

Other White

157

33.84%

Chinese

5.82%

Indian

4.31%

Other Asian

3.88%

Total population: 464

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

116

50.66%

Owns with a mortgage

24.45%

Owns outright

18.34%

Other forms of private rent

3.49%

Other social rented

2.62%

Total households: 229

Property prices in Surrey Docks

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,250 up to £1,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	140	£462,500	£300,000	£377,500	£565,750	£785,000
Semi-Detached	4	£765,000	£687,000	£735,000	£812,500	£902,500
Terraced	26	£727,500	£383,750	£555,000	£847,500	£993,750

10 years price trend in Surrey Docks

Schools

In the SE16 5RE postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School	Voluntary aided school	Good
0.2 mi	Secondary	Bacon's College	Academy sponsor led	Good
0.4 mi	Primary	St John's Roman Catholic Primary School	Voluntary aided school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Best-one	Southwark, SE16 5SW
0.2 mi	Co-op Food	346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EF
0.4 mi	Docklands General Store	84 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SP
0.4 mi	Nisa	Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA
0.4 mi	Welcome	14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SF

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Salt Quay	163 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5QU
0.3 mi	The Prospect of Whitby	57 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SH
0.4 mi	The Brunel	47 Swan Road, London, SE16 4JN
0.4 mi	The Midnight Apothecary	Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
0.4 mi	The Mayflower	117 Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4NF

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Mogul	Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5SW
0.1 mi	Yun Hai	Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5SW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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