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South Bermondsey East

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

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

Crime

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

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Terraced	4	£687,500	£562	£441,075	£597,375	£713,125	£714,625
Semi-Detached	1	£640,000	£583	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000	£640,000
Flats	38	£342,500	£549	£224,250	£272,500	£428,750	£542,050

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.
Year	Flats	Terraced
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	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey East.
Year	Flats	Terraced
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	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.