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London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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About

London Bridge & West Bermondsey is a central ward defined by the River Thames to the north and major railway lines. The area includes the historic Borough Market and The Shard skyscraper, creating a contrast of old and new architecture. It functions as a major transport and business hub, with numerous commuters passing through its stations daily.

The ward extends south into more residential streets around Bermondsey Street, known for its independent shops and galleries. Former industrial warehouses have been repurposed into apartments and creative workspaces. The area's history is visible in the remaining Victorian infrastructure and the cobbled lanes near the riverfront.

Area overview

On average London Bridge & West Bermondsey has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 290 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in London Bridge & West Bermondsey is £69,796 per year. There are 3 schools in London Bridge & West Bermondsey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. London Bridge & West Bermondsey is home to around 15,097 people, with a population density of about 13,013.5 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
290
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

London Bridge & West Bermondsey Population
15,097
Population density
13,013.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
81.34(+203%)
Theft from the person
73.66(+685%)
Violence and sexual offences
63.32(+104%)
Other theft
55.18(+383%)
Burglary
19.01(+248%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,222
34.59%
Other White
2,793
18.5%
African
1,856
12.29%
Other
632
4.19%
Indian
539
3.57%
Total population: 15,096

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,128
61.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,561
11.84%
No qualifications
1,443
10.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
819
6.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
673
5.11%
Total 16+ residents: 13,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,544
35.33%
Social rents from council
1,566
21.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,100
15.28%
Other social rented
1,019
14.15%
Owns outright
566
7.86%
Total households: 7,201

Property prices in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£820
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£412K – £760K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £2,855,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,045,000£923
Detached1£755,000£1,002
Flats109£540,000£820
Semi-Detached1£500,000£540

10-year price trendmedian sale price in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£890,000£935,000
2017£685,000£850,000
2018£600,000£859,998
2019£600,000£830,000
2020£617,500£630,000
2021£679,250£820,000
2022£674,150£955,000
2023£580,200£770,000
2024£533,000£1,169,000
2025£540,000£1,092,500
2026£552,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,087£955
2017£986£959
2018£909£884
2019£888£800
2020£899£591
2021£926£860
2022£937£964
2023£824£776
2024£818£895
2025£812£1,067
2026£834
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for London Bridge & West Bermondsey 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for London Bridge & West Bermondsey ward.

Local councillors

David Noakes

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sam Dalton

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Selena Gray

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Is London Bridge & West Bermondsey safe?

London Bridge & West Bermondsey records about 290 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in London Bridge & West Bermondsey?

The median sale price in London Bridge & West Bermondsey is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in London Bridge & West Bermondsey?

London Bridge & West Bermondsey has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is London Bridge & West Bermondsey?

London Bridge & West Bermondsey scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in London Bridge & West Bermondsey sits around rank 10,344 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 London Bridge & West Bermondsey?

The average household income in London Bridge & West Bermondsey is around £69,796 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for London Bridge & West Bermondsey?

London Bridge & West Bermondsey is represented by 3 elected councillors: David Noakes (Liberal Democrats), Sam Dalton (Labour Party) and Selena Gray (Labour Party).

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