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SE16 7DL

Albion Estate

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 7DL

Overview

Postcode SE16 7DL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
58.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Canada Water has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.2%

Approximately 58.2% 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 7DL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 7DL
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
0.1 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 7DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.3 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.5 miStave Hill Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
22,621.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.58(+15%)
Theft from the person
30.62(+226%)
Shoplifting
14.48(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(-52%)
Other theft
11.17(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
33.76%
African
45
19.23%
Other White
33
14.1%
Caribbean
13
5.56%
Other Black
13
5.56%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
40.93%
No qualifications
39
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.81%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
50.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
21.98%
Shared ownership
8
8.79%
Other social rented
7
7.69%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.49%
Total households: 91

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202533, Pump House Close, London, SE16 7HSFlatsLeasehold£575,000
13 Nov 2025Apartment 8, 70, Renforth Street, London, SE16 7JZFlatsLeasehold£725,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 45, Victoria House, 38, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7DXFlatsLeasehold£450,000
18 Jul 202515, Renforth Street, London, SE16 7JJFlatsLeasehold£262,500
03 Sept 2025Flat 5, Vancouver House, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7BUFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 7DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAlbion Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlfred Salter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 7DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 7DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7EDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miNisaAlbion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JAWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miRotherhithe Village39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LDWalking directions to Rotherhithe Village
0.2 miWelcome14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SFWalking directions to Welcome
0.4 miKhun Ya Thai SupermarketJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4BGWalking directions to Khun Ya Thai Supermarket

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 7DL, 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 007CE01004033
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 7DL

Is SE16 7DL (Canada Water) safe?

The area around SE16 7DL records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7DL?

The median sale price around SE16 7DL 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 7DL?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 7DL, 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 7DL?

The closest station to SE16 7DL is Canada Water in TfL zone 2, about 164 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around SE16 7DL?

SE16 7DL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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