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South Bermondsey East

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About

South Bermondsey East sits within the London Borough of Southwark, bordered by Old Kent Road to the north and the main railway lines into London Bridge. The area is characterised by extensive industrial estates, warehouses, and light manufacturing units, reflecting its long-standing commercial function. Residential streets are often nestled between these larger commercial plots, creating a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing estates.

A notable local landmark is the Millwall Football Club's stadium, The Den, which anchors the community on matchdays. The area's geography is defined by major transport corridors, with the South Eastern main line and the A2 cutting through it. This creates a distinct urban landscape of railway arches utilised for small businesses, storage, and workshops, forming a significant part of the local economy.

Area overview

On average South Bermondsey East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 63.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year. There are 2 schools in South Bermondsey East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. South Bermondsey East is home to around 6,821 people, with a population density of about 10,297.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
63.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

South Bermondsey East Population
6,821
Population density
10,297.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.84(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.96(-22%)
Vehicle crime
11.73(+25%)
Theft from the person
8.94(-5%)
Burglary
6.6(+21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,542
37.28%
African
1,175
17.23%
Other White
866
12.7%
Caribbean
316
4.63%
Other
314
4.61%
Total population: 6,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,256
40.29%
No qualifications
1,288
23%
Level 3 (A level)
640
11.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
572
10.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 5,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,309
44.75%
Other social rented
518
17.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
517
17.68%
Owns with a mortgage
342
11.69%
Owns outright
155
5.3%
Total households: 2,925

Property prices in South Bermondsey East

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£565
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £468K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £565 per square foot) in South Bermondsey East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £715,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£687,500£562
Semi-Detached1£640,000£583
Flats38£342,500£549

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£380,000£622,500
2017£379,000£625,000
2018£340,000£552,500
2019£295,000£520,000
2020£375,000£535,000
2021£355,000£615,000
2022£405,000£625,000
2023£427,500£609,250
2024£355,000£620,000
2025£345,000£712,500
2026£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£658£540
2017£613£608
2018£649£650
2019£714£512
2020£554£614
2021£528£558
2022£657£596
2023£663£706
2024£541£647
2025£568£566
2026£662
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey East 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 East

Is South Bermondsey East safe?

South Bermondsey East records about 92 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 East?

The median sale price in South Bermondsey East is £365,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Bermondsey East?

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

How deprived is South Bermondsey East?

South Bermondsey East scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Bermondsey East sits around rank 7,033 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 East?

The average household income in South Bermondsey East is around £54,492 per year, and 63% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin South Bermondsey East

SE162JA

Marden Square

SE162BN

Millender Walk

SE162YA

Banyard Road

SE162JH

Southwark Park Road

SE162JB

Marden Square

SE164FA

Drummond Road

SE162AP

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162HZ

Marden Square

SE162AN

Silwood Street

SE163EF

Holywell Close

SE162BQ

Corbetts Lane

SE162BS

Abbeyfield Road

SE162BD

Rotherhithe

SE162BA

Rotherhithe New Road

SE163BT

Old Kent Road

SE163BD

St Andrews Close

SE162JG

Layard Square

SE163DU

Belfry Close

SE162HP

New Place Square

SE163BH

Cranswick Road

SE162DL

Raymouth Road

SE162HD

Frankland Close

SE162BB

Debnams Road

SE162PA

North Bermondsey

SE162BG

Millender Walk

SE163FS

Varcoe Road

SE163DS

Edenbridge Close

SE162HW

New Place Square

SE162HE

Benwick Close

SE162DT

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162RA

Eugenia Road

SE162BJ

Millender Walk

SE163BS

Delaford Road

SE163BP

Ablett Street

SE162DW

Abbeyfield Estate

SE162DX

Pedworth Gardens

SE163JR

Jarrow Road

SE163AA

Credon Road

SE162DA

Raymouth Road

SE162ET

Southwark Park Road

SE162JD

Marden Square

SE163DE

Varcoe Road

SE163BZ

Barkworth Road

SE163LL

South Bermondsey

SE162PB

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162AX

Debnams Road

SE162DH

North Bermondsey

SE163LA

Ilderton Road

SE162BU

Abbeyfield Estate

SE162JF

Layard Square

SE162SH

Silwood Street

SE163BJ

Cranswick Road

SE162JW

North Bermondsey

SE162JP

North Bermondsey

SE163DX

Troon Close

SE162DB

Almond Road

SE162EZ

Abbeyfield Estate

SE163BY

Barkworth Road

SE163BQ

Delaford Road

SE163JU

Ilderton Road

SE162PF

Rotherhithe

SE163BX

Gleneagles Close

SE163BU

Sunningdale Close

SE164EZ

Drummond Road

SE162DQ

Banyard Road

SE162BE

Rotherhithe New Road

SE163BG

Old Kent Road

SE163BL

Ablett Street

SE162HN

Fenner Close

SE162DG

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162JY

Drummond Road

SE162DD

Dilston Grove

SE162DP

Abbeyfield Estate

SE162HA

Southwark Park Road

SE162PD

Rotherhithe New Road

SE162HX

Lockwood Square

SE163AB

Credon Road

SE162BL

Millender Walk

SE162RU

Eugenia Road

SE163BW

Bramcote Grove

SE162DZ

Mossington Gardens

SE162AZ

Silwood Street

SE163LH

Bolina Road

SE163JZ

Ilderton Road

SE163DN

Birkdale Close

SE163DR

Galway Close

SE163BA

Credon Road

SE162AR

Abbeyfield Road

SE162HU

North Bermondsey

SE163DT

Masters Drive

SE162JJ

Southwark Park Road

SE163DQ

Varcoe Road

SE163DJ

Bramcote Grove

SE163DF

Gerards Close

SE162JT

Southwark Park Road

SE162JQ

Layard Road

SE164EQ

Clement's Road

SE163BN

Bramcote Grove

SE162TD

Silwood Street

SE151TL

Record Street