Rotherhithe

Population

45,864

Crime per 1,000 residents

445

Schools

8

Parks

30

Stations

6

GP practices

20

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Rotherhithe is a riverside South East London area between Bermondsey and Canada Water. It offers docks, converted warehouses, modern flats and Overground access.

Vibe and lifestyle

Quiet, waterside and residential with strong links to Canary Wharf and London Bridge. Popular with professionals and families wanting calm near central London.

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Safety and crime trends

20,372 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Violent Crime (4,938) Anti Social Behaviour (4,361) Theft From Person (2,262) Other Theft (1,490) Vehicle Crime (1,417)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary and 0 special schools), alongside 20 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 5Outstanding: 3

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 45,864 across 20,341 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £513,542, based on 1,452 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 12 supermarkets, 6 transport stations, 30 parks and 11 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 3 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.