Postcode SE8 5EA is located in a major urban area, within the Rotherhithe area 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 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 0.3 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.
Surrey Quays has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,883 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Surrey Quays has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Surrey Quays is £90,287 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from SE8 5EA.
Surrey Quays near SE8 5EA 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 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pepys Park | Small | Walking directions to Pepys Park |
| 0.4 mi | Admiralty Square | Small | Walking directions to Admiralty Square |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 11, Caronia Court, 71, Plough Way, London, SE16 7AD | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 122, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LT | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 7, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LS | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 51, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LS | Terraced | Freehold | £715,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 37A - 37B, Plough Way, London, SE16 2LS | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE8 5EA postcode area, located within Surrey Quays, there are 16 primary and 1 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Deptford Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2013. | |
Deptford Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2013
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| 0.3 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 5EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Mary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lighter Close, Lewisham, SE16 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5EA, 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 5EA 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.
The median sale price around SE8 5EA 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 5EA, including Marathon Science School (Requires improvement), Deptford Park Primary School (Good) and Rotherhithe Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 5EA is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 410 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE8 5EA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE8 5EA 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).