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London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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. 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

290

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

London Bridge & West Bermondsey Population

15,097

Population density

13,013.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 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)

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£755,000	£10,786	£755,000	£755,000	£755,000	£755,000
Flats	107	£550,000	£8,837	£280,250	£413,793	£766,000	£1,185,000
Semi-Detached	1	£500,000	£5,814	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000
Terraced	3	£915,000	£11,159	£856,500	£882,500	£1,045,000	£1,149,000

10 years median price trend in London Bridge & West Bermondsey