This is an unique guide to the best residential roads in Rotherhithe. London, SE16. The locality is is bordered by Bermondsey, Deptford, Peckham. and the River Thames. It was originally a small ship building settlement in Surrey near to London called Redriff. Main periods of growth:

19th Century
The opening of Surrey Docks and canal in 1811 led to its rapid growth in the
19th Century.  Southwark Park was opened in 1869 and has small Victorian
terraces around it. Many Victorian warehouse  were built along the river and the docks to handle the incoming cargo.



20th Century
In the 1970s the Surrey Docks were closed and many filled in. In the 1980s
thousands of new homes were built on the docks and along the riverside and Greenland Dock. Surrey Quays shopping Centre was built. Parks and Woods (eg Russia Dock)
were added and some water features retained (a canal connects Surrey Water with
Canada Water). Stave Hill was built in 1985 and has fine views of Canary Wharf.
In 1995 a marina was built at the old South Dock.


21st Century
Canada Water Underground station was opened which led to the nearby Canada Water development for housing etc.
The Surrey Docks Watersports Centre  (UL SDWC TO www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Surrey_Docks_Watersports_Centre ) in Greenland Dock was redeveloped with a nearby gym  as well as sailing and kayaking.


Property in Rotherhithe ranges from converted warehouses to riverside flats. The most sought after developments are around the old docks and the river front. We recommend the following residential roads (to buy or let). Each road has a brief description, a history. architectural notes plus transport shops and services information and a map.

Best Rotherhithe roads
Canada Water
Clarehall Place
Rotherhithe Street: New + warehouse conversions
Spa Road
St Mary Church Street: Warehouse conversions

Local information
Borough Council: Southwark
Buses: Several buses (188 connects to central London)
London Overground : Rotherhithe & Surrey Quays.
Tube: Canada Water (Jubilee)
Rail: South Bermondsey station (SouthEastern)
Bars: Best Rotherhithe Bars & Pubs (coming soon)
Leisure: Southwark Leisure Guide (coming soon)
Restaurants: Best  Rotherhithe Restaurants (coming soon)
Shops: Guides to Surrey Quays & Lower Road Shops (coming soon)