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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 286 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% 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 £69,850 per year. There are 4 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 area has 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
286
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.7%
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
83.73(+214%)
Theft from the person
68.16(+550%)
Violence and sexual offences
61.14(+101%)
Other theft
55.77(+379%)
Burglary
19.28(+247%)
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

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £3,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for London Bridge & West Bermondsey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats127£530,000
Terraced4£962,500

10 years median price trend in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

All postcodes in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE12RL

Weaver's Lane

SE12BX

Jamaica Road

SE12AE

Fair Street

SE12AH

Tower Bridge Road

SE12XG

Tooley Street

SE12AD

Tower Bridge Road

SE12AG

Tower Bridge Road

SE12XF

Fair Street

SE12NT

Tooley Street

SE12XQ

Tooley Street

SE12LD

Tooley Street

SE12HG

Tanner Street

SE12NR

Tooley Street

SE12XB

Coxson Way

SE12XJ

Tooley Street

SE12UF

Tower Bridge Road

SE12NS

Tooley Street

SE12NX

Tooley Street

SE12AL

Tower Bridge Road

SE12AW

Tower Bridge Road

SE12XD

St Johns Estate

SE12RP

Sweeney Crescent

SE12DT

Arnold Estate

SE12EH

Druid Street

SE12XU

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

SE12XS

Tooley Street

SE12DR

Arnold Estate

SE12BU

Jamaica Road

SE12XA

Fair Street

SE12XL

Tooley Street

SE12LB

Tooley Street

SE12EZ

Brunswick Court

SE12XH

Tooley Street

SE12XN

Arnold Estate

SE12RN

Jamaica Road

SE12NU

Tooley Street

SE12XW

Arnold Estate

SE12XE

St Johns Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.