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SE1 2DY

Arnold Estate

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 2DY

Overview

Postcode SE1 2DY 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 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
74.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

74.2%

Approximately 74.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from SE1 2DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bermondsey East near SE1 2DY has no 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 2DY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.7 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.8 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 2DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.3 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.5 miLeathermarket GardensSmallWalking directions to Leathermarket Gardens

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
16,326.5 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

African
82
25.55%
British
77
23.99%
Other White
40
12.46%
Other
23
7.17%
Other Black
20
6.23%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
38.91%
No qualifications
49
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
110
70.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.42%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.81%
Other social rented
5
3.23%
Owns outright
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Property prices in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£820
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£412K – £760K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,045,000£923
Detached1£755,000£1,002
Flats109£540,000£820
Semi-Detached1£500,000£540

10-year price trendmedian sale price in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for London Bridge & West Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 2026213, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XRFlatsLeasehold£450,000
01 Oct 2025211, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XRFlatsLeasehold£235,000
01 Aug 2025219, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2XRFlatsLeasehold£380,000
28 Mar 2025112, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2DXFlatsLeasehold£490,000
07 May 2025Flat 23, Gedling Court, Jamaica Road, London, SE1 2RNFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the SE1 2DY postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryTower Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Michael's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 2DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCircle StoreShad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NWWalking directions to Circle Store
0.2 miUp FrontAbbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NPWalking directions to Up Front
0.2 miOliveQueen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JGWalking directions to Olive
0.2 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco 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 2DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Noakes

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sam Dalton

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Selena Gray

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
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 2DY

Is SE1 2DY (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE1 2DY 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 2DY?

The median sale price around SE1 2DY in Bermondsey East is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 2DY?

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

What is the nearest station to SE1 2DY?

The closest station to SE1 2DY is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 637 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 2DY?

SE1 2DY 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 2DY (Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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