Postcode SE16 5SS 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a low crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 96.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 5SS.
Rotherhithe near SE16 5SS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Limehouse | C2C, DLR | Walking directions to Limehouse |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.3 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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 | 123 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £755,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £725,000 |
10 year median price trend in Surrey Docks
In the SE16 5SS postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-one | Southwark, SE16 5SW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Store | 50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BP | Walking directions to Riverside Store |
| 0.4 mi | Mace Express | 403 Cable Street, London, E1W 3DP | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.4 mi | Grocery Station | 242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JE | Walking directions to Grocery Station |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.