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South Bermondsey East

About

South Bermondsey East is a residential area in Southwark, located between Old Kent Road and the Surrey Quays district. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, postwar council estates, and modern apartment developments. Industrial spaces and small businesses are scattered throughout, reflecting the area's historical ties to manufacturing and trade. Public transport links include South Bermondsey railway station and several bus routes connecting to central London.

Green spaces are limited, but Burgess Park is within walking distance to the west. The area has a local community feel, with independent shops and cafes serving residents. Regeneration projects along Old Kent Road are bringing new housing and amenities to the area. South Bermondsey East retains a working-class character while gradually changing due to its proximity to more developed parts of Southwark.

Area overview

On average South Bermondsey East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 63.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Bermondsey East is £45,500 per year. There are 3 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 area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

117

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

South Bermondsey East Population

6,821

Population density

10,297.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in South Bermondsey East area, with individual transactions ranging from £262,500 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	30	£325,000	£270,000	£283,750	£446,250	£550,425
Semi-Detached	1	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000
Terraced	2	£831,250	£679,375	£746,875	£915,625	£983,125

10 years median price trend in South Bermondsey East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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