Postcode SE16 6DX 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Rotherhithe, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 6DX.
Rotherhithe near SE16 6DX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rotherhithe located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.5 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £871,000 | £810 |
| Terraced | 17 | £780,000 | £830 |
| Flats | 71 | £435,000 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 47, Kinburn Street, London, SE16 6DW | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 39, Kinburn Street, London, SE16 6DW | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 2, Kinburn Street, London, SE16 6DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 14, Eleanor Close, London, SE16 6PA | Terraced | Freehold | £995,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 77, Canon Beck Road, London, SE16 6DF | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 |
In the SE16 6DX postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Rotherhithe Village | 39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD | Walking directions to Rotherhithe Village |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Southwark, SE16 5SW | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 6DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin James Boyle
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath Whittam
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Cryan
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 6DX records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around SE16 6DX in Rotherhithe is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 6DX, including Albion Primary School (Good), Alfred Salter Primary School (Good) and Bacon's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 6DX is Rotherhithe in TfL zone 2, about 288 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE16 6DX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,642 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 6DX 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).