Burnside Close London, Southwark
36 addresses across 1 postcode (SE16), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22502870.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 23, D: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Southwark costs £1,967 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Russia Dock Woodland (9.9 hectares) is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 23.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Albion Street Group Practice, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 1% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 193 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (22); House, end-terrace (9); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (22); 1991-1995 (10); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (32).
Each home's certificates and sales (30 addresses)
- 1, Burnside Close
- 2, Burnside Close
- 4, Burnside Close
- 7, Burnside Close
- 8, Burnside Close
- 9, Burnside Close
- 10, Burnside Close
- 11, Burnside Close
- 12, Burnside Close
- 13, Burnside Close
- 14, Burnside Close
- 15, Burnside Close
- 16, Burnside Close
- 17, Burnside Close
- 18, Burnside Close
- 20, Burnside Close
- 21, Burnside Close
- 22, Burnside Close
- 23, Burnside Close
- 24, Burnside Close
- 25, Burnside Close
- 26, Burnside Close
- 27, Burnside Close
- 28, Burnside Close
- 29, Burnside Close
- 30, Burnside Close
- 31, Burnside Close
- 32, Burnside Close
- 34, Burnside Close
- 35, Burnside Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Southwark in 2026-27: Band D £1,967 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,312 | £1,530 | £1,749 | £1,967 | £2,404 | £2,842 | £3,279 | £3,935 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (45% of about 550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rotherhite Gasometer, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Rotherhite Gasometer: up to 194 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 259,Rotherhithe Street,,SE16 5EJ (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Conferencing Facility 265 Rotherhithe Street SE16 5EJ, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Conferencing Facility 265 Rotherhithe Street SE16 5EJ, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- The Clipper562,Rotherhithe Street,,SE16 5EX (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Mulberry Business Park,Canada Street,Quebec Way,SE16, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 24-28 Quebec Way SE16 7LF, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 35 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 31 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 4 m and 5 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE16 5SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Limehouse 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Rotherhithe 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Wapping 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Limehouse DLR Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Canada Water Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Shadwell DLR Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Edinburgh Court Rotherhithe | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Rotherhithe Pier | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 29.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albion Street Group Practice | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Campion & Co Chemist | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 24 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | London Independent Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Russia Dock Woodland 9.9 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Stepney Green 4.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is London Hydraulic Power Company Station With Number 37, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) west. 135 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| London Hydraulic Power Company Station With Number 37 | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The Royal Foundation of St Katharine | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Nelson House Including Railings to Steps | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Roman Bath House, Shadwell | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Medieval moated manor house, 43m west of Cathay House | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Southwark Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Redriff | Wetland | 130 m north-west |
| Surrey Entrance | Tidal water | 350 m south-west |
| Thames Link | Lake or reservoir | 350 m south-west |
| Surrey Water | Lake or reservoir | 390 m south-west |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Russia Dock Woodland | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 23.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 36 | 36 |
20 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southwark: see them on the Southwark page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bacon's College Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alfred Salter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halai general stores SE16 5SW | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Yun hai restaurant SE16 5SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Peter hills primary school SE16 5ED | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Co-operative SE16 5EF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Rotherhithe community kitchen SE16 5PR | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Thameside youth hostel SE16 5PR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Rotherhithe waterside SE16 5PB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Old salt quay SE16 5QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Hatching dragon nursery SE16 5DZ | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Taylorshaw@baconscollege SE16 6AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Theft from the person | 14 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (78); On or near Rotherhithe Street (24); On or near St Paul'S Avenue (24); On or near Byelands Close (17); On or near Princes Riverside Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | under 1% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 97% | 17% |
| Private rented | 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 27% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 39% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Mogul (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, SE16 5SW) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SE16 5SP: 36 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Byelands Close · Rotherhithe Street · St Paul's Avenue · Bury Close · Abbotshade Road · Fisher Close · Princes Riverside Road · Lagado Mews · Sovereign Crescent · Leydon Close · Foundry Close · Frederick Square
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.