Postcode SE16 6BL 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 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Surrey Quays is £77,200 per year. The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
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 79.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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 of residents in Surrey Quays is £77,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 6BL.
Surrey Quays near SE16 6BL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.3 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.3 mi | Stave Hill Ecology Park | Small | Walking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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 | 122 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £755,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £700,000 |
10 year median price trend in Surrey Docks
In the SE16 6BL postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Welcome | 14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SF | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 10 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Redriff Road, London, SE16 7LL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Crighton News | 8 Russell Place, London, SE16 7PL | Walking directions to Crighton News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.