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SE1 2NG

Gainsford Street

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 2NG

Overview

Postcode SE1 2NG 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 very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £116,128 per year. The nearest station is London Bridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
249
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £116,128 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from SE1 2NG.

Flood risk

Very low

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk near SE1 2NG 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 London Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 2NG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.5 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.5 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 2NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.4 miLeathermarket GardensSmallWalking directions to Leathermarket Gardens
0.3 miTanner Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tanner Street Park

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
10,930.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
81.16(+765%)
Other theft
77.29(+576%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.04(+109%)
Shoplifting
51.21(+413%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.12(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
47.62%
Other White
54
28.57%
Indian
10
5.29%
Other
7
3.7%
Irish
6
3.17%
Total population: 189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
83.82%
Level 3 (A level)
17
9.83%
Other
5
2.89%
No qualifications
3
1.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
3
1.73%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
57.28%
Owns with a mortgage
24
23.3%
Owns outright
14
13.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.88%
Other social rented
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

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 2NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Flat 123, Caraway Apartments, 2, Cayenne Court, London, SE1 2PPFlatsLeasehold£400,000
22 May 2026Flat 506, Caraway Apartments, 2, Cayenne Court, London, SE1 2PPFlatsLeasehold£480,000
27 Apr 2026Flat 120, Caraway Apartments, 2, Cayenne Court, London, SE1 2PPFlatsLeasehold£975,000
22 Dec 2025Flat 217, Caraway Apartments, 2, Cayenne Court, London, SE1 2PPFlatsLeasehold£515,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 13, Thames Heights, 52 - 54, Gainsford Street, London, SE1 2NBFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the SE1 2NG postcode area, located within Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 2NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTower Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySnowsfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 2NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKrystal Express210 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UPWalking directions to Krystal Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2HZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miOliveQueen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JGWalking directions to Olive
0.2 miCircle StoreShad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NWWalking directions to Circle Store
0.2 miTower Hill Mini MartDruid Street, Southwark, SE1 2TZWalking directions to Tower Hill Mini Mart

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 2NG, 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)Butler's Wharf and Queen's WalkE02006941
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 035BE01032640
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 2NG

Is SE1 2NG (Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk) safe?

The area around SE1 2NG records about 249 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 other theft, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SE1 2NG?

The median sale price around SE1 2NG in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 2NG?

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

What is the nearest station to SE1 2NG?

The closest station to SE1 2NG is London Bridge in TfL zone 1, about 782 m away, serving the Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 2NG?

SE1 2NG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 2NG (Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk) in Parliament and on the local council?

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