School Catchments and House Prices in Surrey Quays
In the Surrey Quays area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Surrey Quays area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
How the Surrey Quays school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £650,000 and a detached home averages £975,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Surrey Quays area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Surrey Quays.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Surrey Quays numbers
The schools families ask about here are Redriff Primary School, Bacon's College, Albion Primary School and Ilderton Primary School. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Canada Water to Canary Wharf takes about 3 min.
By price, Surrey Quays ranks 148 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £650,000 against a county average of £732,469. Band D council tax here is £1,967, against an average of £2,121 across the county locations we cover.
How Surrey Quays scores for different buyers
Surrey Quays is a regenerated docklands district with waterside flats and green space.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Surrey Quays property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★☆☆ | Redriff Primary is Outstanding and there are Good primaries and a Good secondary in Bacon's College, with plenty of green space and the farm, but the market is flat-dominated, so family houses are scarcer and pricier; check schools, space and the lease. |
| Professionals | ★★★★★ | The Overground at Surrey Quays and the Jubilee line at Canada Water (fast into Canary Wharf, London Bridge, Waterloo and the West End), plus a green, waterside setting and the Canada Water regeneration, make this a strong base for young professionals. |
| Commuters | ★★★★★ | A rare double connection, Surrey Quays on the Overground (Windrush line, Zone 2) and Canada Water on the Jubilee line and Overground, gives fast journeys to Canary Wharf, the City, the West End and beyond. |
| Buy-to-let landlords | ★★★★★ | Deep rental demand from young professionals, strong transport and the Canada Water regeneration make Surrey Quays a popular buy-to-let area, though check the lease, service charge and the additional-property SDLT surcharge. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Purpose-built and new-build flats around Canada Water and the docks (often around £450,000 to £600,000) offer a realistic way into a well-connected Zone 2 district, check the lease and service charge, and the flood position, before you commit. |
Young professionals
People wanting a well-connected, green waterside base, the Overground and the Jubilee line at Canada Water into Canary Wharf and the West End, new-build and conversion flats, and the docks and parks on the doorstep.
First-time buyers
People looking for a flat in a well-connected Zone 2 district, purpose-built and new-build apartments around Canada Water and the docks (often around £450,000 to £600,000), with lease and flood checks to weigh.
Investors & buy-to-let landlords
People drawn to strong rental demand, excellent transport and the Canada Water regeneration, a popular buy-to-let area, with the additional-property SDLT surcharge and lease and service charges to factor in.
Surrey Quays is known locally for The Surrey Commercial Docks, and Surrey Docks Farm. The vast dock system that filled the Rotherhithe peninsula and handled timber and grain for the Port of London, the origin of the Surrey Quays name and the shape of the area today.
Practical detail for Surrey Quays: the SE16 postcode district, Surrey Quays (Overground, Windrush line, Zone 2); Canada Water (Jubilee line + Overground) a short walk away and nearest A and E is King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) or St Thomas' (Westminster), a drive, verify with NHS.
Surrey Quays at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Redriff Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Bacon's College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Albion Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ilderton Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Surrey Quays
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £65,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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