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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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Mill Street

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SE162BU

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Wilson Grove

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Tooley Street

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St James'S Road

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Jamaica Road

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Rosebud Mews

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Mill Street

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Dickens Estate

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Mill Street

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Queen Elizabeth Street

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Slippers Place

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Slippers Place

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SE164ES

Drummond Road

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SE12JL

Queen Elizabeth Street

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Storks Road

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Marigold Street

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Dickens Estate

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George Row

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Spa Road

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Queen Elizabeth Street

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North Bermondsey

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Southwark Park Road

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Abbeyfield Road

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Abbey Street

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Slippers Place

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Bermondsey Wall East

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North Bermondsey

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Jamaica Road

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Layard Road

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Jamaica Road

SE12NL

Queen Elizabeth Street

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Southwark Park Road

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Abbeyfield Estate

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Shad Thames

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Providence Square

SE12PA

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SE164AH

Frean Street

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Jamaica Road

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