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SE1 3AY

Alscot Road

South Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 3AY

Overview

Postcode SE1 3AY is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bermondsey East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.7%

Approximately 48.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from SE1 3AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bermondsey East near SE1 3AY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 3AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.9 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.9 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 3AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.4 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
19,381 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.04(+60%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.2(+26%)
Theft from the person
26.13(+179%)
Robbery
9.22(+159%)
Public order
9.22(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
36.19%
African
84
20.54%
Other White
70
17.11%
Other
23
5.62%
Caribbean
13
3.18%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
53.47%
No qualifications
60
17.34%
Level 3 (A level)
38
10.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
8.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.36%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
33.85%
Other social rented
50
25.64%
Social rents from council
45
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
20
10.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.08%
Total households: 195

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £597K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £1,067,040.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£745,000£792
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats74£378,000£619

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£343,000£540,000
2017£360,000£640,000
2018£332,500£710,000
2019£350,000£605,000
2020£373,000£657,500
2021£350,500£700,000
2022£427,500£630,008
2023£440,000£780,000
2024£388,500£700,000
2025£396,000£756,250
2026£341,500£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£609£678
2017£658£745
2018£633£716
2019£605£717
2020£632£711
2021£637£762
2022£632£787
2023£644£780
2024£660£742
2025£637£735
2026£600£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 3AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 3AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026Apartment 4, 95, Alscot Road, London, SE1 3AZFlatsLeasehold£430,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 66, Artesian House, 96, Alscot Road, London, SE1 3GGFlatsLeasehold£391,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 43, Artesian House, 98, Alscot Road, London, SE1 3GGFlatsLeasehold£407,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 56, Artesian House, 96, Alscot Road, London, SE1 3GGFlatsLeasehold£735,000
26 Feb 2025Flat 33, Artesian House, 98, Alscot Road, London, SE1 3GGFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the SE1 3AY postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 3AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBoutcher Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miNurseryKintore Way Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy BermondseyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 3AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 3AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPriceWiseGrange Road, Southwark, SE1 3ALWalking directions to PriceWise
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op FoodCrimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miNatooraSouthwark, SE16 3AGWalking directions to Natoora
0.3 miKhadie Afro Foods LtdLinsey Street, Southwark, SE16 3YDWalking directions to Khadie Afro Foods Ltd

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 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Bates

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Fatmata Bah

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sunny Lambe

South 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
WardSouth BermondseyE05011116
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bermondsey EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004IE01033872
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 3AY

Is SE1 3AY (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE1 3AY records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3AY?

The median sale price around SE1 3AY in Bermondsey East is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 3AY?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 3AY, including Boutcher Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 3AY?

The closest station to SE1 3AY is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 796 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 3AY?

SE1 3AY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 3AY (Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 3AY is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Bates (Labour Party), Fatmata Bah (Labour Party) and Sunny Lambe (Labour Party).