Postcode SE16 5SZ 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 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 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.
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.
Rotherhithe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 5SZ.
Rotherhithe near SE16 5SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rotherhithe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
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 5SZ postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Southwark, SE16 5SW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Docklands General Store | 84 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SP | Walking directions to Docklands General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Wapping Mini Store | 8 Garnet Street, London, E1W 3QT | Walking directions to Wapping Mini Store |
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.