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About

Bermondsey North sits within the London Borough of Southwark and occupies the northern part of Bermondsey. The area mixes Victorian terraces with post‑war housing and small pockets of newer development. Local life centres on a handful of high streets and community facilities, along with Bermondsey Spa Gardens, a public green space that provides play areas and mature trees. Schools, churches and community centres serve a largely residential population, and regular bus routes link the ward with the City and other parts of south London.

A striking, specific element running through the ward is the Spa Road railway viaduct, built in the 1830s; its brick arches still line parts of the streets and are used for small workshops and light industry. Alongside that railway heritage, the area contains light industrial units, independent traders and social housing estates that reflect layers of local history. Day‑to‑day life here is shaped by local shops, council services and the pattern of streets that grew up around the old rail infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Bermondsey North has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 29.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bermondsey North is £74,902 per year. There are 1 schools in Bermondsey North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Bermondsey North is home to around 6,746 people, with a population density of about 17,104.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Bermondsey North Population
6,746
Population density
17,104.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.55(+118%)
Theft from the person
32.91(+251%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.24(-16%)
Other theft
20.75(+82%)
Burglary
12.3(+125%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,442
36.21%
Other White
1,286
19.07%
African
784
11.63%
Other
285
4.23%
Indian
241
3.57%
Total population: 6,744

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,862
65.92%
Level 3 (A level)
596
10.17%
No qualifications
581
9.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
323
5.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
281
4.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,859

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,296
38.53%
Social rents from council
730
21.7%
Owns with a mortgage
568
16.88%
Other social rented
303
9.01%
Owns outright
290
8.62%
Total households: 3,364

Property prices in Bermondsey North

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£836
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £740K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £836 per square foot) in Bermondsey North area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bermondsey North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,175,000£809
Detached1£755,000£1,002
Flats45£535,000£836

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bermondsey North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bermondsey North.
YearFlats
2016£545,000
2017£577,500
2018£597,500
2019£600,000
2020£625,000
2021£715,000
2022£620,000
2023£500,000
2024£525,000
2025£532,500
2026£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bermondsey North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bermondsey North.
YearFlats
2016£966
2017£971
2018£968
2019£901
2020£914
2021£1,011
2022£945
2023£814
2024£851
2025£825
2026£859
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bermondsey North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bermondsey North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Bermondsey North

Is Bermondsey North safe?

Bermondsey North records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bermondsey North?

The median sale price in Bermondsey North is £535,000 (about £836 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bermondsey North?

Bermondsey North has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bermondsey North?

Bermondsey North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bermondsey North sits around rank 16,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bermondsey North?

The average household income in Bermondsey North is around £74,902 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Bermondsey North

SE13PW

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE12XN

Arnold Estate

SE12UN

Tower Bridge Road

SE12XG

Tooley Street

SE13PP

Tanner Street

SE12BU

Jamaica Road

SE14PB

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE13JY

Whites Grounds Estate

SE13GN

Tanner Street

SE13TR

Royal Oak Yard

SE13HN

Leathermarket Street

SE13LU

Tower Bridge Road

SE13JT

Archie Street

SE13DL

St Saviours Estate

SE12HG

Tanner Street

SE13HT

Leathermarket Court

SE13PN

Tanner Street

SE13LZ

Tower Bridge Road

SE13GA

Royal Oak Yard

SE13NQ

Long Walk

SE13NX

St Saviours Estate

SE13AT

Griggs Place

SE13FH

Millstream Road

SE13PL

Tanner Street

SE13HX

Tyers Gate

SE13LH

Brunswick Court

SE13HB

Morocco Street

SE13JG

Tyers Estate

SE13DG

Purbrook Street

SE13AA

Grange Road

SE13JH

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE13FT

Stevens Street

SE13HS

Leathermarket Court

SE13LL

Tanner Street

SE13UD

Bermondsey Street

SE13DJ

St Saviours Estate

SE13DB

City Walk

SE13DW

Abbey Street

SE13GL

Lamb Walk

SE13TP

Royal Oak Yard

SE14PX

Long Lane

SE13SY

Hardwidge Street

SE13XW

Black Swan Yard

SE13JZ

Whites Grounds Estate

SE13FB

Leathermarket Street

SE12UF

Tower Bridge Road

SE13TX

Bermondsey Street

SE13XN

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE13GP

Maltby Street

SE13XB

Bermondsey Street

SE12NU

Tooley Street

SE13NH

Radcliffe Road

SE12AE

Fair Street

SE12LL

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE13FE

Bermondsey Street

SE13NG

Tower Bridge Road

SE13BZ

Purbrook Estate

SE13JW

Crucifix Lane

SE14PT

Long Lane

SE13JX

Whites Grounds Estate

SE13JU

Whites Grounds Estate

SE13PH

Tanner Street

SE13GB

Royal Oak Yard

SE14PR

Long Lane

SE13TY

Bell Yard Mews

SE13UW

Bermondsey Street

SE12NR

Tooley Street

SE12DT

Arnold Estate

SE13LF

Tanner Street

SE13ER

Dunsterville Way

SE13ES

City Walk

SE13DU

Aylwin Estate

SE13BP

City Walk

SE13FU

Maltby Street

SE13LJ

Maltings Place

SE13HD

Morocco Street

SE13DT

Grange Walk

SE13RP

Kipling Estate

SE13FZ

Leathermarket Street

SE13LA

Whites Grounds

SE12NZ

Three Oak Lane

SE13HA

Bermondsey Street

SE13UZ

London Road

SE13LP

Tower Bridge Road

SE12BX

Jamaica Road

SE14GT

Long Lane

SE13DS

Grange Walk Mews

SE12XF

Fair Street

SE13XJ

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE12LB

Tooley Street

SE13FS

Abbey Street

SE13PA

Maltby Street

SE13UA

Bell Yard Mews

SE13DP

Tanner Street

SE13HP

Leathermarket Street

SE13DN

St Saviours Estate

SE13LN

Tower Bridge Road

SE13AJ

Griggs Place

SE12AG

Tower Bridge Road

SE13PE

St Saviours Estate