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SE1 2DH

Dickens Estate

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 2DH

Overview

Postcode SE1 2DH is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.3 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bermondsey East has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.8%

Approximately 45.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from SE1 2DH.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE1 2DH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 2DH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.7 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping
0.8 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
13,724.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.06(+42%)
Theft from the person
19.03(+103%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.62(-40%)
Other theft
8.69(-24%)
Robbery
5.38(+51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
36.58%
Other White
55
16.22%
African
50
14.75%
Other
28
8.26%
Other Asian
14
4.13%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
48.21%
No qualifications
55
19.64%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.79%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
43.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
23.53%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.38%
Owns outright
16
10.46%
Shared ownership
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

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 2DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026Flat 17, Nickleby House, George Row, London, SE16 4UWFlatsLeasehold£360,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 51, Lupin Point, Abbey Street, London, SE1 2DWFlatsLeasehold£400,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 10, Copperfield House, Wolseley Street, London, SE1 2BNFlatsLeasehold£345,000
16 Jun 2026Flat 27, Pitman Building, Abbey Street, London, SE16 4EHFlatsLeasehold£605,000
11 Mar 2025Flat 30, Dombey House, Wolseley Street, London, SE1 2BLFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the SE1 2DH postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.1 miSecondarySt Michael's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 2DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op Food1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCircle StoreShad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NWWalking directions to Circle Store
0.2 miFranks Self ServiceJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4SJWalking directions to Franks Self Service
0.2 miCo-op Food150 Spa Road, London, SE16 4AUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2DH, 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)Bermondsey EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004EE01004028
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 2DH

Is SE1 2DH (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE1 2DH records about 74 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. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE1 2DH?

The median sale price around SE1 2DH in Bermondsey East is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 2DH?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 2DH, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Michael's Catholic College and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 2DH?

The closest station to SE1 2DH is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 445 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 2DH?

SE1 2DH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 2DH (Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 2DH 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).