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SE16 7DN

Canon Beck Road

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 7DN

Overview

Postcode SE16 7DN 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Rotherhithe, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
54.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Rotherhithe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rotherhithe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.3%

Approximately 54.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from SE16 7DN.

Flood risk

Very low

Rotherhithe near SE16 7DN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 7DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe
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

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
21,503.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.03(-40%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.52(-66%)
Theft from the person
8.02(-14%)
Other theft
5.51(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.01(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
38.03%
Other White
44
15.49%
African
43
15.14%
Indian
16
5.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.87%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
49.57%
No qualifications
31
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.07%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
28.68%
Social rents from council
33
25.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.38%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.08%
Owns outright
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025Flat 8, Pine House, Ainsty Estate, London, SE16 7DEFlatsLeasehold£367,000
20 Oct 202577, Canon Beck Road, London, SE16 6DFFlatsLeasehold£470,000
07 Oct 202565, Canon Beck Road, London, SE16 6DFFlatsLeasehold£440,000
27 Feb 2025Flat 21, Beech House, Ainsty Estate, London, SE16 7DQFlatsLeasehold£460,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 9, Walter Langley Court, 14, Brunel Road, London, SE16 7HTFlatsLeasehold£479,500

Schools

In the SE16 7DN postcode area, located within Rotherhithe, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlfred Salter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBacon's CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 7DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 7DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 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
0.4 miDocklands General Store84 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SPWalking directions to Docklands General Store

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 7DN, 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 001AE01004029
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 7DN

Is SE16 7DN (Rotherhithe) safe?

The area around SE16 7DN records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7DN?

The median sale price around SE16 7DN 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 7DN?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 7DN, including Albion Primary School (Good), Alfred Salter Primary School (Good) and Bacon's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 7DN?

The closest station to SE16 7DN is Rotherhithe in TfL zone 2, about 176 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 7DN?

SE16 7DN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 7DN (Rotherhithe) in Parliament and on the local council?

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