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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 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 62.8% 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 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. South Bermondsey East is home to around 6,821 people, with a population density of about 10,297.4 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

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

34.31(+13%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.52(-23%)

Vehicle crime

9.97(+3%)

Other theft

8.65(-26%)

Theft from the person

8.36(-20%)

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

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 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	28	£318,000	£270,000	£280,000	£438,750	£525,975
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: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in South Bermondsey East

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