Postcode SE8 5AR is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Canada Water area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The median sale price in Rotherhithe is £475,000 (around £673 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £645,000. The nearest station is Surrey Quays, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,954 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Canada Water has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from SE8 5AR.
Canada Water near SE8 5AR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Podium Garden | Small | Walking directions to Podium Garden |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £673 per square foot) in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £927,000 | £783 |
| Terraced | 20 | £790,000 | £772 |
| Flats | 82 | £440,000 | £640 |
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 | £800,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £815,000 | £800,000 |
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 | £799 |
| 2026 | £640 | £870 | £655 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 20, Nemus Apartments, 21 - 43, Bush Road, London, SE8 5AP | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | Flat 5, Dreadnought Court, 247, Lower Road, London, SE8 5DN | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 14, Albert Starr House, Haddonfield, London, SE8 5AS | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 268A, Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 4, Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AW | Terraced | Freehold | £637,500 |
In the SE8 5AR postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Marathon Science School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Marathon Science School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rotherhithe Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. | |
Rotherhithe Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Cavendish School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Cavendish School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
| 0.2 mi | African Food & Mobiles | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to African Food & Mobiles |
| 0.2 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
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 SE8 5AR, 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 SE8 5AR records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SE8 5AR in Rotherhithe is £475,000 (about £673 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5AR, including Marathon Science School (Requires improvement), Rotherhithe Primary School (Good) and Cavendish School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 5AR is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 307 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE8 5AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,954 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 SE8 5AR 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).