Postcode SE16 6RT 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year. The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.
Rotherhithe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Rotherhithe has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.4% 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 6RT.
Rotherhithe near SE16 6RT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mayflower Park | Small | Walking directions to Mayflower Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £925,000 |
| Flats | 81 | £498,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £800,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £757,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE16 6RT postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 10 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Rotherhithe Village | 39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD | Walking directions to Rotherhithe Village |
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.