Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London

SE16 (Rotherhithe and Bermondsey): crime, schools, stations and house prices

SE16 (Rotherhithe and Bermondsey) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Homes sold for a median of £466,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 0.9% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 94 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 19 schools with an SE16 postcode, and the nearest stations include Canada Water, Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe.

House prices in SE16

420 homes sold in SE16 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £466,000. That's 0.9% lower than the 12 months before (£470,000). 1 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in SE16

Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 94 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 38 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE16 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (16,148 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in SE16

19 open schools have an SE16 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Primary schools (14)

Secondary schools (4)

Special and other schools (1)

Stations near SE16

Council and wards

SE16 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Wards include Evelyn, London Bridge & West Bermondsey, New Cross Gate, North Bermondsey, Old Kent Road, Rotherhithe, South Bermondsey and Surrey Docks.

Frequently asked questions

Is SE16 a safe area to live?

SE16 (Rotherhithe and Bermondsey) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 94 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in SE16?

The median sale price in SE16 (Rotherhithe and Bermondsey) was £466,000 across 420 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 0.9% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near SE16?

The nearest stations to the centre of SE16 are Canada Water (0.2 mi), Surrey Quays (0.3 mi), Rotherhithe (0.3 mi) and Bermondsey (0.5 mi).

How many schools are there in SE16?

There are 19 open schools with an SE16 postcode, including 14 primary and 4 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers SE16?

SE16 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.