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SE16 7HA

Seth Street

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE16 7HA

Overview

Postcode SE16 7HA 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 Rotherhithe, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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
Very low
Noise Level
Low

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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from SE16 7HA.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 7HA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 7HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202559, Swan Road, London, SE16 7DYTerracedLeasehold£560,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 3, Turner Court, Albion Street, London, SE16 7JUFlatsLeasehold£275,000
27 Feb 2025Flat 21, Beech House, Ainsty Estate, London, SE16 7DQFlatsLeasehold£460,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 125, Fairmont House, Albatross Way, London, SE16 7BTFlatsLeasehold£607,500
07 Mar 2025Flat 4, Fairmont House, Needleman Street, London, SE16 7AWFlatsLeasehold£164,500

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlfred Salter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBacon's CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 7HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 7HA
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
0.1 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 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 7HA, 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 7HA

Is SE16 7HA (Canada Water) safe?

The area around SE16 7HA 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 7HA?

The median sale price around SE16 7HA 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 7HA?

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

The closest station to SE16 7HA is Rotherhithe in TfL zone 2, about 170 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 7HA?

SE16 7HA 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 7HA (Canada Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

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