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South Bermondsey

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About

South Bermondsey ward is located in the London Borough of Southwark, situated to the east of Bermondsey proper. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war social housing estates. Industrial heritage remains visible in converted warehouses and light industrial units along its periphery. The ward is bounded by major railway lines, creating a distinct and somewhat enclosed urban character.

The Den, home to Millwall Football Club, is a central landmark within the ward. The area is served by South Bermondsey railway station, providing direct links into London Bridge. Open space is provided by small parks and the recreational grounds of the football club. Its streets are functional, with local businesses catering to the residential community.

Area overview

On average South Bermondsey has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 47.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Bermondsey is £64,531 per year. There are 4 schools in South Bermondsey: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. South Bermondsey is home to around 15,945 people, with a population density of about 13,277.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

South Bermondsey Population
15,945
Population density
13,277.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.77(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.57(+40%)
Theft from the person
12.92(+38%)
Other theft
11.6(+1%)
Vehicle crime
11.1(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,636
35.35%
African
2,718
17.05%
Other White
2,435
15.27%
Other
933
5.85%
Caribbean
597
3.74%
Total population: 15,942

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,058
45.7%
No qualifications
2,405
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,715
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,153
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,105
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 13,255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,194
31.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,895
27.46%
Other social rented
1,101
15.95%
Owns with a mortgage
908
13.16%
Owns outright
500
7.24%
Total households: 6,902

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £597K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £1,067,040.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£745,000£792
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats74£378,000£619

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£343,000£540,000
2017£360,000£640,000
2018£332,500£710,000
2019£350,000£605,000
2020£373,000£657,500
2021£350,500£700,000
2022£427,500£630,008
2023£440,000£780,000
2024£388,500£700,000
2025£396,000£756,250
2026£341,500£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£609£678
2017£658£745
2018£633£716
2019£605£717
2020£632£711
2021£637£762
2022£632£787
2023£644£780
2024£660£742
2025£637£735
2026£600£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for South Bermondsey ward.

Local councillors

Andy Bates

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Fatmata Bah

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sunny Lambe

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about South Bermondsey

Is South Bermondsey safe?

South Bermondsey records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Bermondsey?

The median sale price in South Bermondsey is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Bermondsey?

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

How deprived is South Bermondsey?

South Bermondsey scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Bermondsey sits around rank 8,993 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?

The average household income in South Bermondsey is around £64,531 per year, and 47% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Bermondsey?

South Bermondsey is represented by 3 elected councillors: Andy Bates (Labour Party), Fatmata Bah (Labour Party) and Sunny Lambe (Labour Party).

All postcodesin South Bermondsey

SE163LR

Almond Road

SE15RY

Longfield Estate

SE163QT

Spa Road

SE15UT

Old Kent Road

SE163YD

Linsey Street

SE15TB

Longfellow Way

SE15RQ

Monnow Road

SE15NB

Marcia Road

SE15XU

Alscot Way

SE163QE

Neckinger Estate

SE15RJ

Esmeralda Road

SE163RW

South Bermondsey

SE163RT

Southwark Park Road

SE163XA

Cadbury Way

SE13EU

Spa Road

SE15PU

Fort Road

SE15XN

Hazel Way

SE163QY

Vauban Estate

SE15BW

St James'S Road

SE163NU

Manor Estate

SE13AU

Alscot Road

SE15PS

Fort Road

SE15QL

Thorburn Square

SE15TJ

Dunton Road

SE15RR

Trothy Road

SE15HF

Oxley Close

SE15XX

Alscot Way

SE15RN

Lynton Road

SE163EG

Stubbs Drive

SE163PF

Rennie Estate

SE163NX

Manor Estate

SE163JR

Jarrow Road

SE163NS

Manor Estate

SE15LP

Simms Road

SE163SS

Yalding Road

SE15HL

Abercorn Way

SE163TL

Goodwin Close

SE163NZ

Manor Estate

SE15PZ

Fort Road

SE163FD

Spa Road

SE163QD

Neckinger Estate

SE15DB

Lynton Road

SE163RA

Enid Street

SE163EY

Rossetti Road

SE15ZQ

Frank Mews

SE15NP

Old Kent Road

SE15DR

Beatrice Road

SE163UN

South Bermondsey

SE163RP

Southwark Park Road

SE15DE

Lynton Road

SE163FE

Spa Road

SE15TA

Chaucer Drive

SE15TD

Milton Close

SE15NL

Old Kent Road

SE163EL

Sheppard Drive

SE15BH

Maria Close

SE15RL

Burnham Close

SE15TX

Wordsworth Road

SE13BL

South Bermondsey

SE13FQ

Alscot Road

SE15QT

Lynton Road

SE15QJ

Simms Road

SE163RN

Southwark Park Road

SE163EU

Mason Close

SE163UP

Woolstaplers Way

SE13BW

Grange Road

SE163UR

Woolstaplers Way

SE15HJ

Acanthus Drive

SE15SU

Willow Walk

SE15RH

Queen Annes Square

SE13BJ

Grange Road

SE15RA

Welsford Street

SE163XY

Linsey Street

SE163TR

Goodwin Close

SE163NT

Manor Estate

SE163PN

Tenda Road

SE163TX

Southwark Park Road

SE163EB

Stubbs Drive

SE163FT

Bombay Street

SE15DA

Kotree Way

SE15HP

Oxley Close

SE163XB

Cadbury Way

SE15YL

O'Reilly Street

SE163EX

Enid Street

SE163AG

South Bermondsey

SE163UD

Lucey Way

SE163EQ

Stubbs Drive

SE163TS

Southwark Park Road

SE15RD

Whittaker Way

SE163NL

Camilla Road

SE163QA

Neckinger Estate

SE15SA

Longfield Estate

SE15QR

Lynton Road

SE15SJ

Buttermere Close

SE15NA

Old Kent Road

SE15QQ

Longley Street

SE15ER

Alma Grove

SE13AH

Alscot Road

SE15RS

Burnell Walk

SE15QX

Lynton Road