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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, 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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Terraced	2	£1,045,000	£923	£928,000	£980,000	£1,110,000	£1,162,000
Detached	1	£755,000	£1,002	£755,000	£755,000	£755,000	£755,000
Flats	109	£540,000	£820	£295,500	£410,000	£750,000	£1,340,000
Semi-Detached	1	£500,000	£540	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000	£500,000

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.
Year	Flats	Terraced
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	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
Year	Flats	Terraced
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	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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