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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.