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SE16 6AX

Dock Hill Avenue

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 6AX

Overview

Postcode SE16 6AX 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year. The nearest station is New Cross, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
55.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Rotherhithe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Rotherhithe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.3%

Approximately 55.3% 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

9/10

The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 6AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Rotherhithe near SE16 6AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 6AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross
0.5 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.5 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 6AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRussia Dock WoodlandLargeWalking directions to Russia Dock Woodland
0 miStave Hill Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park
0.2 miMayflower ParkSmallWalking directions to Mayflower Park

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
4,287.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.78(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.52(-50%)
Public order
3.01(-55%)
Burglary
3.01(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
53.19%
Other White
55
15.24%
Chinese
20
5.54%
Irish
18
4.99%
African
17
4.71%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
41.45%
No qualifications
98
32.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.91%
Level 3 (A level)
19
6.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
5.92%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
53.29%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.79%
Owns outright
14
9.21%
Other social rented
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£694
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £604K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£871,000£810
Terraced17£780,000£830
Flats71£435,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherhithe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£448,500£720,000£770,000
2017£470,000£697,500£831,250
2018£455,000£685,000£725,000
2019£425,000£478,000£650,000
2020£450,167£717,000£774,000
2021£425,000£650,000£760,000
2022£447,500£650,000£806,250
2023£447,500£820,000£820,000
2024£450,000£732,500£755,000
2025£475,000£863,500£790,000
2026£450,000£815,000£810,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£714£813£713
2017£691£630£692
2018£669£575£611
2019£646£881£677
2020£696£775£759
2021£634£711£706
2022£674£755£820
2023£663£830£819
2024£693£845£746
2025£691£810£793
2026£610£870£745
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202530, Russia Dock Road, London, SE16 5NLTerracedFreehold£665,000
27 Nov 20251, Russia Dock Road, London, SE16 5NLTerracedFreehold£590,000
19 Jun 202516, Teak Close, London, SE16 5NWOtherLeasehold£310,000
12 Nov 202526, Dock Hill Avenue, London, SE16 6AYFlatsLeasehold£450,000
24 Nov 202540, Timber Pond Road, London, SE16 6AGTerracedFreehold£645,000

Schools

In the SE16 6AX postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 6AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryBacon's CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRedriff Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 6AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDocklands TraderSouthwark, SE16 5HUWalking directions to Docklands Trader
0.3 miTesco ExpressSilver Walk, Southwark, SE16 5EXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miWelcome14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SFWalking directions to Welcome
0.3 miCo-op Food346 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miBest-oneSouthwark, SE16 5SWWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE16 6AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin James Boyle

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kath Whittam

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephanie Cryan

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardRotherhitheE05011112
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RotherhitheE02000807
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 001EE01004055
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 6AX

Is SE16 6AX (Rotherhithe) safe?

The area around SE16 6AX records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE16 6AX?

The median sale price around SE16 6AX in Rotherhithe is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 6AX?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 6AX, including Bacon's College (Good), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Redriff Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 6AX?

The closest station to SE16 6AX is New Cross in TfL zone 2, about 820 m away, serving the Overground and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE16 6AX?

SE16 6AX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 6AX (Rotherhithe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 6AX is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin James Boyle (Green Party), Kath Whittam (Green Party) and Stephanie Cryan (Labour and Co-operative Party).