Postcode SE1 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the London Bridge & West Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bermondsey North is £74,902 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.
Bermondsey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Bermondsey North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bermondsey North is £74,902 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from SE1 2BU.
Bermondsey North near SE1 2BU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Potters Fields Park | Small | Walking directions to Potters Fields Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Leathermarket Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Leathermarket Gardens |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £2,855,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £1,045,000 | £923 |
| Detached | 1 | £755,000 | £1,002 |
| Flats | 109 | £540,000 | £820 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £500,000 | £540 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £890,000 | £935,000 |
| 2017 | £685,000 | £850,000 |
| 2018 | £600,000 | £859,998 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £830,000 |
| 2020 | £617,500 | £630,000 |
| 2021 | £679,250 | £820,000 |
| 2022 | £674,150 | £955,000 |
| 2023 | £580,200 | £770,000 |
| 2024 | £533,000 | £1,169,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £1,092,500 |
| 2026 | £552,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,087 | £955 |
| 2017 | £986 | £959 |
| 2018 | £909 | £884 |
| 2019 | £888 | £800 |
| 2020 | £899 | £591 |
| 2021 | £926 | £860 |
| 2022 | £937 | £964 |
| 2023 | £824 | £776 |
| 2024 | £818 | £895 |
| 2025 | £812 | £1,067 |
| 2026 | £834 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 225, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XP | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | Flat 23, Gedling Court, Jamaica Road, London, SE1 2RN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 213, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XR | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 211, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XR | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 219, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XR | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the SE1 2BU postcode area, located within Bermondsey North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Circle Store | Shad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NW | Walking directions to Circle Store |
| 0.1 mi | Olive | Queen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JG | Walking directions to Olive |
| 0.2 mi | Up Front | Abbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NP | Walking directions to Up Front |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Noakes
London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Dalton
London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Selena Gray
London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 2BU records about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE1 2BU in Bermondsey North is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 2BU, including Tower Bridge Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 2BU is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 688 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 2BU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 2BU is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Noakes (Liberal Democrats), Sam Dalton (Labour Party) and Selena Gray (Labour Party).