Postcode SE16 6BA is located in a major urban area, within the Surrey Docks area 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 median sale price in Surrey Docks is £500,000 (around £684 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £385,000 and £617,500. The nearest station is New Cross, about 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,378 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 6BA.
Rotherhithe near SE16 6BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.1 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
| 0.3 mi | Mayflower Park | Small | Walking directions to Mayflower Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £684 per square foot) in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £755,000 | £784 |
| Terraced | 21 | £740,000 | £720 |
| Flats | 104 | £450,000 | £669 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475,500 | £530,000 | £746,500 |
| 2017 | £533,750 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £614,975 | £675,000 |
| 2019 | £501,000 | £890,000 | £650,000 |
| 2020 | £468,500 | £610,250 | £697,500 |
| 2021 | £470,248 | £720,000 | £676,750 |
| 2022 | £477,500 | £665,000 | £767,500 |
| 2023 | £457,000 | £812,500 | £754,500 |
| 2024 | £459,975 | £750,000 | £746,000 |
| 2025 | £455,000 | £702,500 | £730,000 |
| 2026 | £427,500 | £900,000 | £690,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £710 | £1,119 | £677 |
| 2017 | £697 | £868 | £768 |
| 2018 | £746 | £786 | £717 |
| 2019 | £716 | £686 | £740 |
| 2020 | £688 | £877 | £734 |
| 2021 | £668 | £847 | £777 |
| 2022 | £692 | £895 | £786 |
| 2023 | £681 | £843 | £828 |
| 2024 | £664 | £771 | £802 |
| 2025 | £709 | £821 | £783 |
| 2026 | £662 | £747 | £728 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 29, Campion House, 6, Blondin Way, London, SE16 6BA | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 29, Blackthorn House, 7, Blondin Way, London, SE16 6BB | Flats | Leasehold | £458,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | Flat 37, Bluebell House, 8, Blondin Way, London, SE16 6BD | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 16, Teak Close, London, SE16 5NW | Other | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 10, Vincent Close, London, SE16 6QL | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the SE16 6BA postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Apr 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Bacon's College | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2022. | |
Bacon's College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2022
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 6BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Silver Walk, Southwark, SE16 5EX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | 14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SF | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 10 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Crighton News | 8 Russell Place, London, SE16 7PL | Walking directions to Crighton News |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE16 6BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Hood
Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026
Jane Salmon
Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard MacMillan
Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 6BA 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE16 6BA in Surrey Docks is £500,000 (about £684 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 6BA, including Redriff Primary, City of London Academy (Outstanding), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Bacon's College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 6BA is New Cross in TfL zone 2, about 925 m away, serving the Overground and Southeastern lines.
SE16 6BA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 6BA is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Hood (Liberal Democrats), Jane Salmon (Liberal Democrats) and Richard MacMillan (Liberal Democrats).