Postcode SE16 6QW 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year. The nearest station is Canada Water, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Surrey Quays has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Surrey Quays has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 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 6QW.
Surrey Quays near SE16 6QW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.2 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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £700 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 | £762,500 | £710 |
| Terraced | 23 | £690,000 | £759 |
| Flats | 96 | £454,000 | £672 |
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 | £450,000 | £702,500 | £730,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | — | £645,000 |
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 | £664 | — | £724 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6QW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 20, Somerford Way, London, SE16 6QW | Terraced | Freehold | £595,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 51, Somerford Way, London, SE16 6QN | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 45, Somerford Way, London, SE16 6QN | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 53, Somerford Way, London, SE16 6QN | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 10, Vincent Close, London, SE16 6QL | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the SE16 6QW postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 10 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Crighton News | 8 Russell Place, London, SE16 7PL | Walking directions to Crighton News |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | 14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SF | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Docklands Trader | Southwark, SE16 5HU | Walking directions to Docklands Trader |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Silver Walk, Southwark, SE16 5EX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6QW, 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 6QW records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE16 6QW in Surrey Quays is £505,000 (about £700 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 6QW, including St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), Redriff Primary School (Outstanding) and Alfred Salter Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 6QW is Canada Water in TfL zone 2, about 818 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.
SE16 6QW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,719 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 6QW 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).