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South Bermondsey Central

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About

South Bermondsey lies in the London Borough of Southwark, immediately southeast of Bermondsey on the south bank of the Thames. The area is centred on South Bermondsey station, which provides rail links into central London, and on The Den, Millwall Football Club’s ground, which sits directly beside the railway embankment. Short terraces, industrial yards and railway sidings run along the line, and match days concentrate activity around the station and nearby streets. Street patterns reflect 19th-century development shaped by rail and canal connections.

The neighbourhood retains a mix of light industry, builders’ yards, workshops and newer housing infill set around Surrey Canal Road and the line of the former Grand Surrey Canal. Recent development and community projects have focused on reusing brownfield plots and improving pedestrian routes through the area. Local provision includes convenience shops, social clubs and sports facilities, with small green spaces tucked between streets and industrial plots. The built environment here is defined by its transport corridors and the close relationship between housing, yards and the stadium.

Area overview

On average South Bermondsey Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. There are 4 schools in South Bermondsey Central: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. South Bermondsey Central is home to around 9,609 people, with a population density of about 12,650.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

South Bermondsey Central Population
9,609
Population density
12,650.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.89(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.9(-15%)
Other theft
8.43(-26%)
Vehicle crime
8.33(-11%)
Theft from the person
6.04(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,543
36.87%
Other White
1,621
16.87%
African
1,407
14.64%
Other
514
5.35%
Caribbean
359
3.74%
Total population: 9,610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,616
45.46%
No qualifications
1,478
18.58%
Level 3 (A level)
939
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
722
9.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,210
29.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,159
27.93%
Owns with a mortgage
657
15.84%
Other social rented
579
13.96%
Owns outright
315
7.59%
Total households: 4,149

Property prices in South Bermondsey Central

Median price£478,500
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £654K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £478,500 (about £655 per square foot) in South Bermondsey Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,750 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£695,000£758
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats35£400,000£601

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£395,000£528,000
2017£362,000£570,000
2018£325,000£656,000
2019£349,000£559,000
2020£360,500£660,000
2021£355,000£582,500
2022£445,000£590,000
2023£440,000£702,500
2024£415,000£687,000
2025£410,000£660,000
2026£365,000£688,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£625£663
2017£637£728
2018£605£766
2019£588£720
2020£638£735
2021£626£764
2022£599£779
2023£641£777
2024£668£766
2025£625£740
2026£601£833
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey Central 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.

Frequently asked questions about South Bermondsey Central

Is South Bermondsey Central safe?

South Bermondsey Central records about 85 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 South Bermondsey Central?

The median sale price in South Bermondsey Central is £478,500 (about £655 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Bermondsey Central?

South Bermondsey Central has 2 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Bermondsey Central?

South Bermondsey Central scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Bermondsey Central sits around rank 8,747 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 South Bermondsey Central?

The average household income in South Bermondsey Central is around £65,875 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin South Bermondsey Central

SE13AR

Henley Drive

SE15ZQ

Frank Mews

SE163UD

Lucey Way

SE15RH

Queen Annes Square

SE15ZP

Lynton Road

SE163UF

Lucey Way

SE163JD

Fern Walk

SE163UU

Woolstaplers Way

SE163EB

Stubbs Drive

SE15JX

St James'S Road

SE163XB

Cadbury Way

SE15RR

Trothy Road

SE163XF

Alexis Street

SE15HE

Achilles Close

SE15PU

Fort Road

SE163EE

Stubbs Drive

SE163NZ

Manor Estate

SE15RD

Whittaker Way

SE15RJ

Esmeralda Road

SE163YA

Linsey Street

SE163TY

Southwark Park Road

SE163FL

Spa Road

SE163FY

South Bermondsey

SE15DE

Lynton Road

SE163AE

Spa Road

SE15BQ

Trothy Road

SE15DB

Lynton Road

SE163UZ

Cadbury Way

SE15BJ

Windmill Close

SE163NR

Manor Estate

SE15ZS

Lynton Road

SE15QJ

Simms Road

SE163AF

Dockley Road

SE15QE

Reverdy Road

SE15LN

St James'S Road

SE163RD

South Bermondsey

SE163LU

Roseberry Street

SE163EN

Stevenson Crescent

SE163FB

Rotherhithe New Road

SE15BT

Beatrice Road

SE163NY

Ambrose Street

SE15QN

Langdon Way

SE15BW

St James'S Road

SE163JQ

Fallow Court

SE163LS

Anchor Street

SE163TS

Southwark Park Road

SE163PL

Rennie Estate

SE163PN

Tenda Road

SE163SR

Eveline Lowe Estate

SE163XU

Macks Road

SE163ES

Stevenson Crescent

SE163PH

Rennie Estate

SE163RN

Southwark Park Road

SE163FR

South Bermondsey

SE163EG

Stubbs Drive

SE15BH

Maria Close

SE163TX

Southwark Park Road

SE163EL

Sheppard Drive

SE15LA

Lynton Road

SE163EA

Rossetti Road

SE163XT

Painters Mews

SE163FJ

Dockley Road

SE15ZA

Lynton Road

SE163JE

Ivy Court

SE15ER

Alma Grove

SE15BS

Beatrice Road

SE15PY

Alma Grove

SE15DP

Lynton Road

SE163UH

Amina Way

SE163JH

Culloden Close

SE15PX

Balaclava Road

SE163UX

Bombay Street

SE163EY

Rossetti Road

SE163UL

Blue Anchor Lane

SE163PE

Rennie Estate

SE15LP

Simms Road

SE15BU

Strathnairn Street

SE163UN

South Bermondsey

SE163EZ

Rossetti Road

SE163NL

Camilla Road

SE163NX

Manor Estate

SE15LJ

St James'S Road

SE163PJ

Galleywall Road

SE163SP

Eveline Lowe Estate

SE163EU

Mason Close

SE163FT

Bombay Street

SE15YX

Old Kent Road

SE15DD

Lynton Road

SE15DU

Rolls Road

SE15JT

Ainsdale Drive

SE15RF

Lynton Road

SE163PF

Rennie Estate

SE15PT

Fort Road

SE163PQ

Rennie Estate

SE163JA

Sherwood Gardens

SE15QH

Thorburn Square

SE163XA

Cadbury Way

SE163UG

Lucey Way

SE163SL

Rouel Road

SE163JB

Sherwood Gardens