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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.0% 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 £81,055 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 area has 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

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £577,000 in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North 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 North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached3£640,000
Flats112£557,500
Terraced6£947,500

10 years median price trend in North Bermondsey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

All postcodes in North Bermondsey

SE164PU

Scott Lidgett Crescent

SE164PW

Wilson Grove

SE164QA

Wilson Grove

SE164QS

St James'S Road

SE164TE

Old Jamaica Road

SE164UE

Chambers Street

SE164UP

George Row

SE12NY

Gainsford Street

SE164EG

North Bermondsey

SE12PU

Shad Thames

SE12BB

New Concordia Wharf

SE12EE

Providence Square

SE12LX

Lafone Street

SE162JQ

Layard Road

SE164DD

Collett Road

SE164PA

West Lane

SE164SH

Jamaica Road

SE164UY

Scott Lidgett Crescent

SE164XD

Llewellyn Street

SE12LH

Shad Thames

SE12AY

Mill Street

SE12BE

Mill Street

SE12NB

Gainsford Street

SE162DQ

Banyard Road

SE162DZ

Mossington Gardens

SE162EG

Kirby Estate

SE164AH

Frean Street

SE164DB

Keetons Road

SE164PD

Cherry Garden Street

SE164UR

George Row

SE162DB

Almond Road

SE162DY

Abbeyfield Road

SE164RS

Jamaica Road

SE162DJ

North Bermondsey

SE12LJ

Horselydown Lane

SE12PJ

Cayenne Court

SE12SH

Koops Mill Mews

SE12YE

Shad Thames

SE164RT

Jamaica Road

SE164US

Bermondsey Wall West

SE164XE

Llewellyn Street

SE12LR

Lafone Street

SE162DR

Aspinden Road

SE162JG

Layard Square

SE164DG

Clements Road

SE164NZ

West Lane

SE164DZ

Old Jamaica Road

SE164ET

North Bermondsey

SE164WA

George Row

SE12PD

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE164TQ

Bermondsey Wall West

SE12NG

Gainsford Street

SE12YW

Shad Thames

SE162BS

Abbeyfield Road

SE162HP

New Place Square

SE162HZ

Marden Square

SE162JT

Southwark Park Road

SE164DS

Webster Road

SE164NW

Fulford Street

SE164QZ

St James'S Road

SE164FB

North Bermondsey

SE164NB

Bermondsey Wall East

SE12BG

Jacob Street

SE12JG

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE12YA

Shad Thames

SE12YS

Shad Thames

SE162HD

Frankland Close

SE162HR

New Place Square

SE164PL

Emba Street

SE164QD

Paradise Street

SE162JW

North Bermondsey

SE12AZ

Mill Street

SE12DP

Abbey Street

SE12UN

Tower Bridge Road

SE12YH

Shad Thames

SE162EZ

Abbeyfield Estate

SE164EE

Drummond Road

SE164EP

Chambers Street

SE164PT

Farncombe Street

SE164SW

John Mckenna Walk

SE164SX

Dickens Estate

SE164UJ

George Row

SE162JX

Drummond Road

SE12AS

Shad Thames

SE12DF

Mill Street

SE12EJ

Providence Square

SE12YP

Shad Thames

SE164UH

George Row

SE162DH

North Bermondsey

SE164SN

Jamaica Road

SE164QF

Cherry Garden Street

SE162JP

North Bermondsey

SE164EN

Chambers Street

SE164XR

Chambers Street

SE12DZ

Providence Square

SE12NE

Gainsford Street

SE12PW

Millennium Square

SE12YJ

Shad Thames

SE164BN

Marine Street

SE164PZ

Butterfield Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.