Postcode SE16 7FY 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 New Cross, 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.
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.
Canada Water has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% 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.
The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE16 7FY.
Canada Water near SE16 7FY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | Russia Dock Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Russia Dock Woodland |
| 0.5 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £871,000 | £810 |
| Terraced | 17 | £780,000 | £830 |
| Flats | 71 | £435,000 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7FY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 7, Cedar House, 1, Woodland Crescent, London, SE16 6YL | Flats | Leasehold | £562,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, Cedar House, 1, Woodland Crescent, London, SE16 6YL | Flats | Leasehold | £572,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, Yew House, 2, Woodland Crescent, London, SE16 6YH | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Flat 1, Yew House, 2, Woodland Crescent, London, SE16 6YH | Flats | Leasehold | £555,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 129, Montreal House, Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the SE16 7FY postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 7FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 30-32 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome | 14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SF | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Redriff Road, London, SE16 7LL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Albion Street, Southwark, SE16 7JA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Rotherhithe Village | 39-41 Brunel Road, London, SE16 4LD | Walking directions to Rotherhithe Village |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE16 7FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin James Boyle
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath Whittam
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Cryan
Rotherhithe - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 7FY 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.
The median sale price around SE16 7FY in Canada Water is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 7FY, including Alfred Salter Primary School (Good), Albion Primary School (Good) and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 7FY is New Cross in TfL zone 2, about 175 m away, serving the Overground and Southeastern lines.
SE16 7FY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 7FY 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).