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SE16 7QG

Elgar Street

Surrey Docks

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Detailed insights for SE16 7QG

Overview

Postcode SE16 7QG is located in a major urban area, within the Surrey Docks ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Surrey Quays area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year. The nearest station is New Cross, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Russia Dock Woodland.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
61.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Surrey Quays has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Surrey Quays has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.1%

Approximately 61.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 7QG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross
0.6 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.6 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 7QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRussia Dock WoodlandLargeWalking directions to Russia Dock Woodland
0.4 miSir John McDougall GardensSmallWalking directions to Sir John McDougall Gardens
0.3 miStave Hill Ecology ParkSmallWalking directions to Stave Hill Ecology Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
11,315.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.26(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.4(-39%)
Other theft
6.04(-47%)
Burglary
5.18(-5%)
Drugs
4.32(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
39.53%
Other White
52
13.44%
African
38
9.82%
Bangladeshi
18
4.65%
Roma
16
4.13%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
45.91%
No qualifications
56
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.38%
Level 3 (A level)
32
10.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.29%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
99
59.28%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
15.57%
Owns outright
4
2.4%
Shared ownership
4
2.4%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Surrey Docks

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£700
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £610K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £700 per square foot) in Surrey Docks area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Surrey Docks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£762,500£710
Terraced23£690,000£759
Flats96£454,000£672

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Surrey Docks

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,500£530,000£746,500
2017£533,750£700,000£700,000
2018£500,000£614,975£675,000
2019£501,000£890,000£650,000
2020£468,500£610,250£697,500
2021£470,248£720,000£676,750
2022£477,500£665,000£767,500
2023£457,000£812,500£754,500
2024£459,975£750,000£746,000
2025£450,000£702,500£730,000
2026£425,000£645,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£710£1,119£677
2017£697£868£768
2018£746£786£717
2019£716£686£740
2020£688£877£734
2021£668£847£777
2022£692£895£786
2023£681£843£828
2024£664£771£802
2025£709£821£783
2026£664£724
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Surrey Docks.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Surrey Docks in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 7QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Flat 5, Coombrook Court, Elgar Street, London, SE16 7QGFlatsLeasehold£481,000
30 Jul 2025Flat 10, Coombrook Court, Elgar Street, London, SE16 7QGFlatsLeasehold£465,000
07 Mar 2025Apartment 6, Chandlers Court, Elgar Street, London, SE16 7QAFlatsLeasehold£370,000
20 Feb 2026130, Redriff Road, London, SE16 6QDTerracedFreehold£850,000
24 Sept 2025Flat 9, Davotti Apartments, 351, Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5LJFlatsLeasehold£470,000

Schools

In the SE16 7QG postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 7QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRedriff Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlfred Salter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 7QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 7QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCrighton News8 Russell Place, London, SE16 7PLWalking directions to Crighton News
0.3 miNisa Local10 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miDocklands TraderSouthwark, SE16 5HUWalking directions to Docklands Trader
0.4 miTesco ExpressSilver Walk, Southwark, SE16 5EXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miWelcome14 Wolfe Crescent, London, SE16 6SFWalking directions to Welcome

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 7QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Hood

Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Jane Salmon

Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Richard MacMillan

Surrey Docks - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardSurrey DocksE05011117
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Surrey QuaysE02000814
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 008AE01004056
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 7QG

Is SE16 7QG (Surrey Quays) safe?

The area around SE16 7QG records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE16 7QG?

The median sale price around SE16 7QG in Surrey Quays is £505,000 (about £700 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 7QG?

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

What is the nearest station to SE16 7QG?

The closest station to SE16 7QG is New Cross in TfL zone 2, about 971 m away, serving the Overground and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE16 7QG?

SE16 7QG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 7QG (Surrey Quays) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 7QG is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Hood (Liberal Democrats), Jane Salmon (Liberal Democrats) and Richard MacMillan (Liberal Democrats).