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SE1 2BG

Jacob Street

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 2BG

Overview

Postcode SE1 2BG is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £116,128 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £116,128 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from SE1 2BG.

Flood risk

Very low

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk near SE1 2BG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 2BG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.7 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.7 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 2BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.5 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.4 miTanner Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tanner Street Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
24,251.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.61(-49%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.61(-56%)
Burglary
3.63(-34%)
Public order
3.63(-46%)
Robbery
2.72(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
52.96%
Other White
89
21.92%
Chinese
24
5.91%
Irish
18
4.43%
Indian
13
3.2%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
310
82.23%
Level 3 (A level)
45
11.94%
No qualifications
6
1.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
1.59%
Other
5
1.33%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
46.19%
Owns outright
43
21.83%
Owns with a mortgage
38
19.29%
Other forms of private rent
16
8.12%
Other social rented
4
2.03%
Total households: 197

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£777
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£441K – £748K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£712,500£665
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats124£552,500£795

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£622,500
2017£572,500£721,250
2018£573,750£700,000
2019£561,750£590,000
2020£535,750£824,500
2021£550,000£777,500
2022£560,000£890,000
2023£587,500£925,000
2024£570,000£741,000
2025£565,000£900,000
2026£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£540
2017£870£633
2018£808£680
2019£809£668
2020£780£784
2021£829£761
2022£832£767
2023£801£803
2024£858£765
2025£807£695
2026£789
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025Flat 2, 10, Mill Street, London, SE1 2AYFlatsLeasehold£1,515,000
31 Oct 202533, Little London Court, London, SE1 2BFFlatsLeasehold£590,000
04 Dec 2025Flat 21, Vogans Mill Wharf, 17, Mill Street, London, SE1 2BZFlatsLeasehold£950,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 31, Vogans Mill Wharf, 17, Mill Street, London, SE1 2BZFlatsLeasehold£900,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 42, Vogans Mill Wharf, 17, Mill Street, London, SE1 2BZOtherLeasehold£745,000

Schools

In the SE1 2BG postcode area, located within Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 2BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondarySt Michael's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryTower Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 2BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 2BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCircle StoreShad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NWWalking directions to Circle Store
0.1 miCo-op Food1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOliveQueen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JGWalking directions to Olive
0.2 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miKrystal Express210 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UPWalking directions to Krystal Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE1 2BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francesco Guerrieri

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrickson Amechi Obanya

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardNorth BermondseyE05011106
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Butler's Wharf and Queen's WalkE02006941
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 035DE01032638
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 2BG

Is SE1 2BG (Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk) safe?

The area around SE1 2BG records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SE1 2BG?

The median sale price around SE1 2BG in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 2BG?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 2BG, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Michael's Catholic College and Tower Bridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 2BG?

The closest station to SE1 2BG is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 592 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 2BG?

SE1 2BG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 2BG (Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 2BG is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).