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South Bermondsey West

About

South Bermondsey West sits between the Old Kent Road and South Bermondsey station. The area is primarily residential, with many Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses lining its streets. Industrial estates and light commercial units are also present, reflecting its historical manufacturing character. The Millwall Football Club's stadium, The Den, is a prominent local landmark.

The area is served by South Bermondsey railway station, providing connections into London Bridge. Surrey Canal Walk offers a green, traffic-free path for cyclists and pedestrians along the route of the old canal. Development is ongoing, with new housing projects gradually altering parts of the streetscape.

Area overview

On average South Bermondsey West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 57.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year. On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. South Bermondsey West is home to around 8,499 people, with a population density of about 15,832.7 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

104

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

South Bermondsey West Population

8,499

Population density

15,832.7 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

32.24(+20%)

Violence and sexual offences

29.89(-4%)

Other theft

14.83(+30%)

Theft from the person

14.47(+54%)

Vehicle crime

7.53(-20%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,391

28.14%

African

1,856

21.84%

Other White

998

11.74%

Other

745

8.77%

Other Black

470

5.53%

Total population: 8,498

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,886

41.49%

No qualifications

1,339

19.25%

Level 3 (A level)

994

14.29%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

659

9.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

623

8.96%

Total 16+ residents: 6,956

Housing

Social rents from council

1,293

36.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

813

22.86%

Other social rented

762

21.43%

Owns with a mortgage

328

9.22%

Owns outright

207

5.82%

Total households: 3,556

Property prices in South Bermondsey West

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in South Bermondsey West area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	30	£312,500	£6,303	£162,150	£240,750	£366,500	£477,250
Terraced	8	£837,500	£7,633	£458,930	£695,000	£881,250	£932,500

10 years median price trend in South Bermondsey West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

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

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