Postcode SE1 2HH is located in a major urban area, within the London Bridge & West Bermondsey area 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 median sale price in London Bridge & West Bermondsey is £580,000 (around £829 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £425,000 and £790,000. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.
Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,067 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Bermondsey East has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 80 ft away from SE1 2HH.
Bermondsey East near SE1 2HH 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Potters Fields Park | Small | Walking directions to Potters Fields Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Leathermarket Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Leathermarket Gardens |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £829 per square foot) in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £4,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £895,000 | £832 |
| Detached | 1 | £755,000 | £1,002 |
| Flats | 129 | £560,000 | £829 |
| 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 | £550,000 | £1,092,500 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £822,500 |
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 | £816 | £1,067 |
| 2026 | £821 | £800 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2HH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 69, Arnold Estate, London, SE1 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Flat 11, Gedling Court, Jamaica Road, London, SE1 2RN | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE1 2HH postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Tower Bridge Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
Tower Bridge Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Mar 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Michael's Catholic College | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
St Michael's Catholic College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Apr 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 2HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Up Front | Abbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NP | Walking directions to Up Front |
| 0.1 mi | Circle Store | Shad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NW | Walking directions to Circle Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Olive | Queen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JG | Walking directions to Olive |
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 2HH, 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 2HH 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, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE1 2HH in London Bridge & West Bermondsey is £580,000 (about £829 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 2HH, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Tower Bridge Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Catholic College (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 2HH is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 662 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 2HH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 2HH 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).