Postcode SE8 5AW 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 high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% 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 63 ft away from SE8 5AW.
Canada Water near SE8 5AW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pepys Park | Small | Walking directions to Pepys Park |
| 0.5 mi | Admiralty Square | Small | Walking directions to Admiralty Square |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £474,750 in Rotherhithe area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £750,000 |
| Flats | 63 | £415,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £927,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rotherhithe
In the SE8 5AW postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Mary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Surrey Meat And Grocery Store | Lower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UF | Walking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE8 5AW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.