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SE8 5DX

Chilton Grove

Rotherhithe

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Detailed insights for SE8 5DX

Overview

Postcode SE8 5DX is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Surrey Quays area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Surrey Quays, about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
69.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Surrey Quays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Surrey Quays has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.4%

Approximately 69.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from SE8 5DX.

Flood risk

Very low

Surrey Quays near SE8 5DX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 5DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.6 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.6 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 5DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.5 miPepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Pepys Park
0.4 miAdmiralty SquareSmallWalking directions to Admiralty Square

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
20,960 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.09(+42%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-31%)
Theft from the person
13.2(+41%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(-19%)
Drugs
7.62(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
36.12%
African
54
20.53%
Other White
40
15.21%
Caribbean
13
4.94%
Other Black
12
4.56%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
40.74%
No qualifications
34
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.96%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
37.19%
Social rents from council
39
32.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.36%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.92%
Owns outright
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202580, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LTFlatsLeasehold£410,000
23 May 2025Flat 11, Caronia Court, 71, Plough Way, London, SE16 7ADFlatsLeasehold£485,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 10, 3, Yeoman Street, London, SE8 5DFFlatsLeasehold£450,000
03 Mar 2025Flat 7, 3, Yeoman Street, London, SE8 5DFFlatsLeasehold£439,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 9, 1, Yeoman Street, London, SE8 5DPFlatsLeasehold£490,500

Schools

In the SE8 5DX postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 5DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMarathon Science SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miPrimaryDeptford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTwin Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 5DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodMary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco ExpressLighter Close, Lewisham, SE16 7DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miFood Mart276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJWalking directions to Food Mart
0.2 miChina Ark MarketUnit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EYWalking directions to China Ark Market
0.2 miLidl159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5ABWalking directions to Lidl

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 SE8 5DX, 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)Surrey QuaysE02000814
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 008EE01004060
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 5DX

Is SE8 5DX (Surrey Quays) safe?

The area around SE8 5DX records about 76 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.

What is the average house price near SE8 5DX?

The median sale price around SE8 5DX in Surrey Quays is £470,000 (about £694 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 5DX?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 5DX, including Marathon Science School (Inadequate), Deptford Park Primary School (Good) and Twin Oaks Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 5DX?

The closest station to SE8 5DX is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 461 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 5DX?

SE8 5DX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,883 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE8 5DX (Surrey Quays) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE8 5DX 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).