Property profile

159 Simms Road

SE1 5QJ

South Bermondsey

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Estimated sale price

£745,000

Terraced sold in South Bermondsey

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Jan 2005
£245,000Change since last sale: +£502,000 (+205%)
Annualised change
+5.3% per yearSouthwark annualised change (terraced) since 2005: +4.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £792 per sq ft
£637 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£155 per sq ft (−20%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in South Bermondsey
£745,000Estimate vs local median: +£2,000 (+0.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area109 m² / 1,173 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection23 May 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Jan 2005£245,000-

Local market

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026178, Simms Road, London, SE1 5QJTerracedFreehold£688,000
11 Aug 2025163, Simms Road, London, SE1 5QJTerracedFreehold£795,000
07 Mar 202517, Monnow Road, London, SE1 5RPTerracedFreehold£525,000
20 Nov 202570A - 70B, Monnow Road, London, SE1 5RQFlatsLeasehold£400,000
21 Nov 202514, Esmeralda Road, London, SE1 5RJTerracedFreehold£700,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
153B Simms Road, London, London-48 m²-
155, Simms Road, LondonFreehold108 m²£795,000 (2019)
157A Simms Road, LondonLeasehold46 m²£430,000 (2025)
157B Simms Road, LondonLeasehold51 m²£430,000 (2023)
162A Simms Road, LondonLeasehold43 m²£355,000 (2020)
162B, Simms Road, London-49 m²-
163 Simms Road, LondonFreehold113 m²£795,000 (2025)
164B Simms Road, London-49 m²-
166, Simms Road, LondonFreehold85 m²£428,000 (2012)
170 Simms Road, LondonFreehold104 m²£790,000 (2022)

Area insights for SE1 5QJ

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Overview

Postcode SE1 5QJ is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Bermondsey Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.1%

Approximately 22.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5QJ.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5QJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.9 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.1 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.3 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
12,083.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.46(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.19(+24%)
Vehicle crime
11.06(+18%)
Other theft
10.32(-10%)
Bicycle theft
8.11(+407%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
51.57%
Other White
67
21.07%
Other Asian
13
4.09%
Other
13
4.09%
Irish
12
3.77%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
52.3%
No qualifications
52
18.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.19%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
27.86%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.43%
Other social rented
18
12.86%
Social rents from council
13
9.29%
Total households: 140

Schools

In the SE1 5QJ postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryCity of London Academy (Southwark)Academy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy BermondseyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSt. James Supermarket191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TXWalking directions to St. James Supermarket
0.2 miSainsbury's193-221 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miIceland222-226 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RWWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miKhadie Afro Foods LtdLinsey Street, Southwark, SE16 3YDWalking directions to Khadie Afro Foods Ltd