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North Bermondsey

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About

North Bermondsey ward occupies a central slice of the London Borough of Southwark, stretching from the Thames at Bermondsey Wall to the Old Kent Road in the south. The area is defined by major transport corridors, including the railway lines into London Bridge and the busy Jamaica Road. Industrial and residential uses are closely interwoven here, with modern apartment blocks situated alongside older warehouses and light industrial units. The ward contains significant stretches of the Thames Path, offering direct pedestrian access to the riverfront.

A notable feature is the historic network of narrow streets and courtyards around Bermondsey Street, which contrast with the larger-scale post-war housing estates found elsewhere. The area is home to the White Cube gallery on Bermondsey Street, a major contemporary art institution housed in a converted warehouse. Millstream and ornamental lake remnants hint at the area's past, with the historic River Neckinger flowing largely underground. The ward's eastern boundary is marked by the busy thoroughfare of Tower Bridge Road.

Area overview

On average North Bermondsey has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 34% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Bermondsey is £80,680 per year. There are 6 schools in North Bermondsey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. North Bermondsey is home to around 15,282 people, with a population density of about 16,337.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

North Bermondsey Population
15,282
Population density
16,337.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.4(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.07(+13%)
Theft from the person
25.52(+172%)
Other theft
16.62(+45%)
Burglary
9.16(+67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,112
39.99%
Other White
2,888
18.9%
African
1,678
10.98%
Other
608
3.98%
Indian
489
3.2%
Total population: 15,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,733
58.82%
No qualifications
1,804
13.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
10.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
7.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
5.33%
Total 16+ residents: 13,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,467
34.46%
Social rents from council
1,981
27.68%
Owns with a mortgage
983
13.73%
Owns outright
762
10.65%
Other social rented
526
7.35%
Total households: 7,158

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£777
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£441K – £748K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£712,500£665
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats124£552,500£795

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£622,500
2017£572,500£721,250
2018£573,750£700,000
2019£561,750£590,000
2020£535,750£824,500
2021£550,000£777,500
2022£560,000£890,000
2023£587,500£925,000
2024£570,000£741,000
2025£565,000£900,000
2026£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£540
2017£870£633
2018£808£680
2019£809£668
2020£780£784
2021£829£761
2022£832£767
2023£801£803
2024£858£765
2025£807£695
2026£789
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North 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 North Bermondsey ward.

Local councillors

Francesco Guerrieri

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrickson Amechi Obanya

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about North Bermondsey

Is North Bermondsey safe?

North Bermondsey records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Bermondsey?

The median sale price in North Bermondsey is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Bermondsey?

North Bermondsey has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North Bermondsey?

North Bermondsey scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Bermondsey sits around rank 15,318 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 North Bermondsey?

The average household income in North Bermondsey is around £80,680 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North Bermondsey?

North Bermondsey is represented by 3 elected councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin North Bermondsey

SE164EN

Chambers Street

SE164AQ

Ness Street

SE12PJ

Cayenne Court

SE162DJ

North Bermondsey

SE12BW

Wolseley Street

SE162BT

Drummond Road

SE164PD

Cherry Garden Street

SE12EA

Providence Square

SE162HU

North Bermondsey

SE164PU

Scott Lidgett Crescent

SE12NW

Shad Thames

SE164TH

Bermondsey Wall West

SE12YU

Shad Thames

SE164TR

Cherry Garden Street

SE12NZ

Three Oak Lane

SE162HT

Lockwood Square

SE12YP

Shad Thames

SE12DP

Abbey Street

SE162EE

Kirby Estate

SE12NG

Gainsford Street

SE162DA

Raymouth Road

SE164UJ

George Row

SE164EJ

Spa Road

SE12PY

Butlers & Colonial Wharf

SE164BY

Keetons Road

SE164TU

Bermondsey Wall East

SE12YS

Shad Thames

SE162HZ

Marden Square

SE164PN

Wilson Grove

SE164AZ

Marine Street

SE162JH

Southwark Park Road

SE162JL

Southwark Park Road

SE12LN

Horselydown Lane

SE162DL

Raymouth Road

SE164RZ

Major Road

SE12JE

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE162EP

Slippers Place

SE164RT

Jamaica Road

SE162JW

North Bermondsey

SE164UB

Bermondsey Wall West

SE164AG

Old Jamaica Road

SE162ER

Slippers Place

SE12BS

Dockhead

SE12YD

Shad Thames

SE162BS

Abbeyfield Road

SE164PR

Janeway Place

SE164NZ

West Lane

SE164SW

John Mckenna Walk

SE164DR

Webster Road

SE162DD

Dilston Grove

SE12AZ

Mill Street

SE164ST

Bermondsey Wall West

SE164DX

Keetons Road

SE164XD

Llewellyn Street

SE164SY

Dickens Estate

SE12EE

Providence Square

SE12NP

Curlew Street

SE164ET

North Bermondsey

SE164SP

John Roll Way

SE164SX

Dickens Estate

SE164FF

North Bermondsey

SE162EH

Slippers Place

SE164PE

Cherry Garden Street

SE12YL

Shad Thames

SE164SB

Tranton Road

SE164QF

Cherry Garden Street

SE164PA

West Lane

SE164UP

George Row

SE162ET

Southwark Park Road

SE12AS

Shad Thames

SE12YW

Shad Thames

SE162DU

Raymouth Road

SE162DR

Aspinden Road

SE12UP

Tower Bridge Road

SE12DF

Mill Street

SE164NW

Fulford Street

SE164TZ

National Terrace

SE164QG

Waterside Close

SE12LY

Shad Thames

SE164EG

North Bermondsey

SE12NB

Gainsford Street

SE12JX

Tooley Street

SE164UD

East Lane

SE12BJ

Wolseley Street

SE162HR

New Place Square

SE12LH

Shad Thames

SE12YN

Shad Thames

SE12LJ

Horselydown Lane

SE164EP

Chambers Street

SE164NA

Millpond Estate

SE162HP

New Place Square

SE164UE

Chambers Street

SE164WG

Chambers Street

SE164PJ

Wilson Grove

SE164SL

Jamaica Road

SE164BX

Drummond Road

SE12BG

Jacob Street

SE164NX

Jamaica Road

SE12YG

Shad Thames

SE164UT

George Row