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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

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SE162BX

Abbeyfield Road

SE164PQ

Cherry Garden Street

SE164TT

Bermondsey Wall East

SE164RY

William Ellis Way

SE12LF

Brewery Square

SE12PP

Cayenne Court

SE164UF

East Lane

SE162HN

Fenner Close

SE164DW

Clements Road

SE164AR

Ness Street

SE164TS

Cathay Street

SE12DZ

Providence Square

SE164UR

George Row

SE164RL

Keeton's Road

SE162JP

North Bermondsey

SE164SE

Tranton Road

SE164EZ

Drummond Road

SE164LY

Millpond Estate

SE164BW

Freda Street

SE162HB

Drummond Road

SE162JT

Southwark Park Road

SE162JE

Layard Square

SE164WA

George Row

SE164EY

Prospect Street

SE164TE

Old Jamaica Road

SE162DQ

Banyard Road

SE164RA

St James'S Road

SE164NY

West Lane

SE162JY

Drummond Road

SE164FG

North Bermondsey

SE164AS

Frean Street

SE164UZ

East Lane

SE164BL

Old Jamaica Road

SE12NA

Lafone Street

SE162JF

Layard Square

SE164QA

Wilson Grove

SE162EN

Slippers Place

SE162JA

Marden Square

SE164QD

Paradise Street

SE164TP

Cherry Garden Street

SE164BZ

Keetons Road

SE164LZ

Millpond Estate

SE12NN

Curlew Street

SE164QT

Dockley Road

SE164DP

Storks Road

SE162HS

Lockwood Square

SE12EF

Providence Square

SE164XB

Llewellyn Street

SE164EE

Drummond Road

SE12SH

Koops Mill Mews

SE164PT

Farncombe Street

SE164BS

Marine Street

SE162JN

Southwark Park Road

SE164DZ

Old Jamaica Road

SE164SS

Gillison Walk

SE164SG

Jamaica Road

SE164DY

Arabella Street

SE164EQ

Clement's Road

SE164BF

Arabella Street

SE12AX

Mill Street

SE12AY

Mill Street

SE164SH

Jamaica Road

SE162HY

Lockwood Square

SE12PW

Millennium Square

SE164TY

Bermondsey Wall East

SE12UN

Tower Bridge Road

SE12PU

Shad Thames

SE164RJ

Marine Street

SE164DS

Webster Road

SE164DE

Storks Road

SE164DT

Webster Road

SE164SN

Jamaica Road

SE164UH

George Row

SE12BB

New Concordia Wharf

SE164XF

Scott Lidgett Crescent

SE164DU

Clement's Road

SE12LL

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE164SD

Ben Smith Way

SE12BP

Wolseley Street

SE162DW

Abbeyfield Estate

SE12LT

Lafone Street

SE12NY

Gainsford Street

SE164BG

Jamaica Road

SE164FA

Drummond Road

SE164SR

Toussaint Walk

SE12BT

Curlew Street

SE164AA

Spa Road

SE12PT

Boss Street

SE12DG

Providence Square

SE164XL

Chambers Street

SE12JW

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE164FP

North Bermondsey

SE164UA

Bermondsey Wall East

SE164UY

Scott Lidgett Crescent

SE12YQ

Shad Thames

SE12JJ

Queen Elizabeth Street

SE164PZ

Butterfield Close

SE162JX

Drummond Road

SE164QZ

St James'S Road

SE164ER

Old Jamaica Road