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SE1 3FU

Maltby Street

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 3FU

Overview

Postcode SE1 3FU 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 Bermondsey North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bermondsey North is £74,902 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Bermondsey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,518 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bermondsey North has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bermondsey North is £74,902 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 47 ft away from SE1 3FU.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey North near SE1 3FU 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 Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 3FU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.6 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.7 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 3FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.3 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.3 miLeathermarket GardensSmallWalking directions to Leathermarket Gardens

Area Profile

Population
458
Population density
19,913 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
55.53(+107%)
Theft from the person
25.47(+172%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.22(-22%)
Burglary
10.44(+91%)
Other theft
10.02(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
35.46%
Other White
104
22.91%
African
42
9.25%
Indian
22
4.85%
Chinese
21
4.63%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
296
72.37%
No qualifications
41
10.02%
Level 3 (A level)
32
7.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
3.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
2.69%
Total 16+ residents: 409

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
121
53.3%
Other social rented
38
16.74%
Owns with a mortgage
35
15.42%
Owns outright
16
7.05%
Social rents from council
9
3.96%
Total households: 227

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 3FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 3FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 128, Arc House, 16, Maltby Street, London, SE1 3GPFlatsLeasehold£1,140,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 61, Arc House, 82, Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GNFlatsLeasehold£400,000
15 May 2025Flat 74, 19, Millstream Road, London, SE1 3FHFlatsLeasehold£125,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 11, Thetford House, St Saviours Estate, London, SE1 3PEFlatsLeasehold£440,000
23 Jul 2025Flat 3, Thetford House, St Saviours Estate, London, SE1 3PEFlatsLeasehold£94,650

Schools

In the SE1 3FU postcode area, located within Bermondsey North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 3FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTower Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySnowsfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 3FU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWelcome168 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LSWalking directions to Welcome
0.1 miUp FrontAbbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NPWalking directions to Up Front
0.1 miASDA Express153 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LWWalking directions to ASDA Express
0.2 miOliveQueen Elizabeth Street, Southwark, SE1 2JGWalking directions to Olive
0.2 miCo-op Food1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3FU, 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)Bermondsey NorthE02006942
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 036DE01003976
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 3FU

Is SE1 3FU (Bermondsey North) safe?

The area around SE1 3FU records about 99 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, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SE1 3FU?

The median sale price around SE1 3FU in Bermondsey North is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 3FU?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 3FU, 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 3FU?

The closest station to SE1 3FU is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 883 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 3FU?

SE1 3FU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,518 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 3FU (Bermondsey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 3FU 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).