Postcode SE1 2LY 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £116,128 per year. The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Potters Fields Park.
Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £116,128 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from SE1 2LY.
Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk near SE1 2LY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Tower Hill | Circle, District | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Potters Fields Park | Small | Walking directions to Potters Fields Park |
| 0.4 mi | Leathermarket Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Leathermarket Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Tanner Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Tanner Street Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 136 | £594,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £947,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Bermondsey
In the SE1 2LY postcode area, located within Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 2LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Krystal Express | 210 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP | Walking directions to Krystal Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2HZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Olive | Queen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JJ | Walking directions to Olive |
| 0.2 mi | Tower Hill Mini Mart | Druid Street, Southwark, SE1 2TZ | Walking directions to Tower Hill Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Circle Store | Shad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NW | Walking directions to Circle Store |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.