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SE16 7AQ

Surrey Quays Road

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 7AQ

Overview

Postcode SE16 7AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Canada Water area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The nearest station is Canada Water, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Canada Water has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Canada Water has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 7AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Canada Water near SE16 7AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Canada Water located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 7AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.1 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross
0.2 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 7AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.5 miRussia Dock WoodlandLargeWalking directions to Russia Dock Woodland
0.4 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
11,810.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
74.2(+691%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.67(+77%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.21(+42%)
Other theft
21.53(+88%)
Public order
17.3(+156%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
84
29.17%
British
58
20.14%
Chinese
30
10.42%
Indian
20
6.94%
African
16
5.56%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
77.08%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.91%
No qualifications
16
6.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
1.98%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
60.14%
Other social rented
24
16.78%
Owns outright
10
6.99%
Shared ownership
9
6.29%
Social rents from council
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026129, Montreal House, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7AQFlatsLeasehold£415,000
09 May 2025106, Montreal House, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7AQFlatsLeasehold£287,500
03 Sept 2025Flat 5, Vancouver House, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7BUFlatsLeasehold£430,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 17, Vancouver House, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7BUFlatsLeasehold£445,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 45, Victoria House, 38, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7DXFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SE16 7AQ postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 7AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAlbion Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAlfred Salter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 7AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 7AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7EDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWelcome14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SFWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miNisaAlbion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JAWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miRotherhithe Village39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LDWalking directions to Rotherhithe Village
0.3 miTesco Extra1 Redriff Road, London, SE16 7LLWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 7AQ, 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)Canada WaterE02000813
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 007BE01004031
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 7AQ

Is SE16 7AQ (Canada Water) safe?

The area around SE16 7AQ records about 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE16 7AQ?

The median sale price around SE16 7AQ in Canada Water is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 7AQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 7AQ, including Albion Primary School (Good), Alfred Salter Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 7AQ?

The closest station to SE16 7AQ is Canada Water in TfL zone 2, about 95 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around SE16 7AQ?

SE16 7AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,005 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 7AQ (Canada Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 7AQ 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).