Postcode SE16 5XN 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 low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year. The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 5XN.
Rotherhithe near SE16 5XN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Limehouse | C2C, DLR | Walking directions to Limehouse |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Westferry | DLR | Walking directions to Westferry |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.4 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ropemakers Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ropemakers Fields |
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 5XN postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 5XN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Southwark, SE16 5SW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Store | 50A Narrow Street, London, E14 8BP | Walking directions to Riverside Store |
| 0.4 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.4 mi | Grocery Station | 242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JE | Walking directions to Grocery Station |
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: 16/01/2026.