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SE16 6SF

Wolfe Crescent

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 6SF

Overview

Postcode SE16 6SF 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 average crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Canada Water, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Rotherhithe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Rotherhithe has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.4%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Rotherhithe is £87,651 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 6SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Rotherhithe near SE16 6SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 6SF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.2 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross
0.3 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 6SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.3 miRussia Dock WoodlandLargeWalking directions to Russia Dock Woodland
0.3 miStave Hill Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park

Area Profile

Population
516
Population density
11,193.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.05(+42%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.7(-21%)
Theft from the person
18.02(+92%)
Other theft
6.68(-42%)
Burglary
4.67(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
33.66%
Other White
159
30.93%
Chinese
48
9.34%
Indian
27
5.25%
Other Asian
25
4.86%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
359
77.2%
Level 3 (A level)
37
7.96%
No qualifications
27
5.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
3.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.01%
Total 16+ residents: 465

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
111
49.55%
Owns with a mortgage
53
23.66%
Owns outright
38
16.96%
Other forms of private rent
11
4.91%
Shared ownership
10
4.46%
Total households: 224

Property prices in Rotherhithe

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£694
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £604K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rotherhithe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£871,000£810
Terraced17£780,000£830
Flats71£435,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rotherhithe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rotherhithe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rotherhithe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 6SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2026Flat 11, Monkton House, Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SSFlatsLeasehold£372,500
15 Sept 2025Flat 1, Monkton House, Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SSFlatsLeasehold£375,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 4, Amherst House, Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SHFlatsLeasehold£498,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 9, Durell House, Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SNFlatsLeasehold£360,000
10 Oct 20254, Hardy Close, London, SE16 6RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£963,000

Schools

In the SE16 6SF postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 6SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAlfred Salter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBacon's CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 6SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 6SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWelcome14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SFWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miSainsbury's Local30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7EDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miNisaAlbion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JAWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miNisa Local10 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miRotherhithe Village39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LDWalking directions to Rotherhithe Village

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE16 6SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin James Boyle

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kath Whittam

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stephanie Cryan

Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardRotherhitheE05011112
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RotherhitheE02000807
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 001BE01004032
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 6SF

Is SE16 6SF (Rotherhithe) safe?

The area around SE16 6SF records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near SE16 6SF?

The median sale price around SE16 6SF in Rotherhithe is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 6SF?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 6SF, including Alfred Salter Primary School (Good), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bacon's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 6SF?

The closest station to SE16 6SF is Canada Water in TfL zone 2, about 369 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around SE16 6SF?

SE16 6SF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,480 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 6SF (Rotherhithe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 6SF 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).