Postcode SE16 6AF is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Rotherhithe area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year. The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 of residents in Rotherhithe is £83,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 6AF.
Rotherhithe near SE16 6AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.2 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
| 0.2 mi | Mayflower Park | Small | Walking directions to Mayflower Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 84 | £475,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £800,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £757,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE16 6AF postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | 14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SF | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Rotherhithe Village | 39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD | Walking directions to Rotherhithe Village |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Southwark, SE16 5SW | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.