Postcode SE16 6BB is located in a major urban area, within the Surrey Docks ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Surrey Quays area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year. The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Surrey Quays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Surrey Quays has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 6BB.
Surrey Quays near SE16 6BB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Mayflower Park | Small | Walking directions to Mayflower Park |
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 6BB postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Gulliver Street, Southwark, SE16 7LT | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 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 (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.