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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

All postcodesin South Bermondsey

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Henley Drive

SE15UY

Old Kent Road

SE15RP

Monnow Road

SE163LL

South Bermondsey

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Beatrice Road

SE163UB

Rock Grove Way

SE15DD

Lynton Road

SE163ED

Stubbs Drive

SE15RU

Cadet Drive

SE163EE

Stubbs Drive

SE15XR

Setchell Way

SE15QH

Thorburn Square

SE163PJ

Galleywall Road

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Spa Road

SE15UN

Dunton Road

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Stevenson Crescent

SE15UX

Old Kent Road

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Lucey Way

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Painters Mews

SE15XL

Hazel Way

SE15QN

Langdon Way

SE15NN

Hendre Road

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Manor Estate

SE163RD

South Bermondsey

SE15PX

Balaclava Road

SE15PW

Longfield Estate

SE163UT

Woolstaplers Way

SE163SP

Eveline Lowe Estate

SE163QF

Neckinger Estate

SE15PR

Balaclava Road

SE15HE

Achilles Close

SE163UA

Drappers Way

SE15QE

Reverdy Road

SE163TZ

South Bermondsey

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Lucey Way

SE15ZS

Lynton Road

SE13AZ

Alscot Road

SE163UJ

Amina Way

SE15SR

South Bermondsey

SE15XS

Setchell Way

SE163EH

Rotherhithe New Road

SE15XB

Old Kent Road

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Cadbury Way

SE13AL

Grange Road

SE15XJ

Hazel Way

SE15XH

Old Kent Road

SE15RE

Bushwood Drive

SE15QA

Fort Road

SE15LU

Old Kent Road

SE15XG

Old Kent Road

SE163PL

Rennie Estate

SE15QF

Thorburn Square

SE15BU

Strathnairn Street

SE13AW

Alscot Road

SE15ZP

Lynton Road

SE15PN

Longfield Estate

SE15LJ

St James'S Road

SE15BY

Beatrice Road

SE15RZ

Longfield Estate

SE163PE

Rennie Estate

SE163RS

Southwark Park Road

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Rennie Estate

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Rossetti Road

SE15BZ

St James'S Road

SE15TW

Lynton Road

SE15XE

Marcia Road

SE15TZ

Keats Close

SE15BQ

Trothy Road

SE15RX

Longfield Estate

SE163FR

South Bermondsey

SE15QG

Hannah Mary Way

SE163UL

Blue Anchor Lane

SE163PG

Rennie Estate

SE163PQ

Rennie Estate

SE163AE

Spa Road

SE163QB

Neckinger Estate

SE163LS

Anchor Street

SE163NY

Ambrose Street

SE15XW

Curtis Way

SE163LT

Anchor Street

SE15NH

Hendre Road

SE15LA

Lynton Road

SE15BJ

Windmill Close

SE15PP

Longfield Estate

SE15SN

Bacon Grove

SE15RT

Cadet Drive

SE15TL

Longfield Estate

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Linsey Street

SE15PT

Fort Road

SE163XF

Alexis Street

SE15ST

Setchell Road

SE163NJ

Camilla Road

SE163FJ

Dockley Road

SE163TU

Southwark Park Road

SE15BX

Simms Road

SE163EN

Stevenson Crescent

SE15RG

Chaucer Drive

SE15SZ

South Bermondsey

SE15BP

St James'S Road

SE163PA

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