SE16 4LA postcode in Southwark, England
SE16 4LA is a postcode in Southwark, in the Rotherhithe ward. It is in the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SE16 4LA is, and what is near it
- SE16 4LA
- Other postcodes in SE16 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 14 bus stops
- 4 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5003, longitude -0.0532)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE16 4LA?
- SouthwarkCouncil, for all local services Southwark: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE16 4LA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Bermondsey and Old SouthwarkParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Neil Coyle (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Neil Coyle
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE16 4LA?
Every home and business at SE16 4LA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE16 4LA?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SE16 4LA.
Check the bin days for SE16 4LA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE16 4LA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 19 homes and businesses at SE16 4LA. 19 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southwark
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE16 4LA: 8,655 properties in Southwark are at high risk (5.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Southwark
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE16 4LA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 19:44 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Rotherhithe Station to London BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Rotherhithe Station to London Bridge
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 19:44 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE16 4LA?
Homes in SE16 4 sold for a typical £500,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 55 sales, down 0.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Semi-detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Terraced £742,750 6 sales
- Flat or maisonette £467,000 47 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SE16 district: a typical £466,000 from 344 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE16 4LA
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in SE16 4LA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 21 July 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at SE16 4LA
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at SE16 4LA. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE16 4LA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 770 homes in the neighbourhood around SE16 4LA. The largest share of them, 27%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (28%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southwark for 2026‑27: £1,967. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,312 (band A) to £3,279 (band G); band B, the most common, is £1,530.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 50 (6%) | £1,312 |
| Band B | about 210 (27%) | £1,530 |
| Band C | about 200 (26%) | £1,749 |
| Band D | about 90 (12%) | £1,967 |
| Band E | about 110 (14%) | £2,404 |
| Band F | about 60 (8%) | £2,842 |
| Band G | about 50 (6%) | £3,279 |
| Band H | withheld | £3,935 |
When the homes were built
- 13% Before 1900
- 20% 1900 to 1918
- 23% 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- Withheld 1965 to 1982
- 28% 1983 to 1999
- 14% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southwark before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE16 4LA is in (ONS area E01004030), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE16 4LA?
The nearest open schools to SE16 4LA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE16 4LA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE16 4LA is Rotherhithe Rail Station, 100 metres away in a straight line.
- Rotherhithe Rail Station Railway station 100 mWalk
- Canada Water Rail Station Railway station 350 mWalk
- Canada Water Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 350 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
14 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Rotherhithe Station, 36 m away.
More stations near SE16 4LA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE16 4LA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE16 4LA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Albion Street Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3049 7148 200 mWalk
- The Wapping Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7481 9376 750 mWalk
- Park Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7232 2243 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE16 4LA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE16 4LA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 1 charger 150 mWalk
- Char.gy Charging point · 1 charger 200 mWalk
- Char.gy Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE16 4LA?
The nearest to the centre of SE16 4LA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- CBC Dental Studio Phone 020 4518 8554 200 mWalk
- Dakatra Ltd Phone 0330 122 5182 200 mWalk
- G K Ooi and Associates Dental Practice Phone 020 7237 8386 300 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE16 4LA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Barkantine Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Inadequate CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7377 7000 1.9 kmCycle
- The Royal London Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7377 7000 2.1 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE16 4LA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE16 4LA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Bluegrove House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7394 2300 850 mWalk
- Rose Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 020 7167 6508 1.2 kmCycle
- Westport Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7790 1222 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE16 4LA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE16 4LA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Campion & Co Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7237 1193 100 mWalk
- Jamaica Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9:30am to 1:30pm, 2:30pm to 6:30pm; Sat 10am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7237 3483 650 mWalk
- Boots, Surrey Quays Shopping Ctr Mon to Sat 9am to 7pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 7252 0084 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE16 4LA?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE16 4LA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- London PrimeVets Phone +442081530917 650 mWalk
- Petals Vets 1.5 kmCycle
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7232 2637 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE16 4LA in a conservation area?
The centre of SE16 4LA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE16 4LA?
Police.uk records 1,173 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE16 4LA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 55, vehicle crime 51, robbery 50, drugs 44, bicycle theft 35, possession of weapons 9, other crime 9, criminal damage and arson 8.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE16 4LA
- Ward
- Rotherhithe
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southwark
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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