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SE1 2QN

Battle Bridge Lane

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 2QN

Overview

Postcode SE1 2QN 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 Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 704.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.4× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 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
704
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 704.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% 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 42 ft away from SE1 2QN.

Flood risk

Very low

Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk near SE1 2QN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is London Bridge located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 2QN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.4 mi

1

Monument

Circle, District

Walking directions to Monument
0.5 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
189
Population density
1,575 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
226.86(+1885%)
Theft from the person
193.28(+1961%)
Violence and sexual offences
122.5(+294%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.82(+89%)
Shoplifting
45.37(+354%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
39.38%
Other White
36
18.65%
Indian
18
9.33%
Chinese
13
6.74%
Other Asian
8
4.15%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
82.89%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
3.21%
No qualifications
4
2.14%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
71.56%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.17%
Owns outright
9
8.26%
Social rents from council
4
3.67%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.67%
Total households: 109

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 2QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025Apartment 10, Aston Webb House, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2ATFlatsLeasehold£875,000
31 Oct 202520, Kamen House, 17 - 21, Magdalen Street, London, SE1 2RHFlatsLeasehold£450,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 3, Lion Court, 12, Shand Street, London, SE1 2EPFlatsLeasehold£875,000
22 Sept 202519A, Borough High Street, London, SE1 9SFOtherFreehold£14,500,000
02 Jun 2025Flat 9, 64, Weston Street, London, SE1 3QJFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the SE1 2QN postcode area, located within Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 2QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySnowsfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBeormund Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTower Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 2QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodSouthwark, SE1 2DAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodJoiner Street, Southwark, SE1 9BZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miLondon Bridge ConfectionersDuke Street Hill, Southwark, SE1 2SWWalking directions to London Bridge Confectioners
0.1 miTesco Express125 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2RSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondon Bridge SupermarketTooley Street, Southwark, SE1 2TUWalking directions to London Bridge Supermarket

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 2QN, 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)Butler's Wharf and Queen's WalkE02006941
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 035AE01033884
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 2QN

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

The area around SE1 2QN records about 704 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 2QN?

The median sale price around SE1 2QN in Butler's Wharf and Queen's Walk is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 2QN?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 2QN, including Snowsfields Primary School (Good), Beormund Primary School (Good) and Tower Bridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 2QN?

The closest station to SE1 2QN is London Bridge in TfL zone 1, about 120 m away, serving the Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 2QN?

SE1 2QN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,864 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 2QN (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 2QN 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).