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SE1 3GR

Abbey Street

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 3GR

Overview

Postcode SE1 3GR 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
64%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64%

Approximately 64.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from SE1 3GR.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE1 3GR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 3GR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.7 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.8 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
50,937.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.76(+44%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-29%)
Theft from the person
11.8(+26%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+20%)
Burglary
8.99(+64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
32.71%
African
82
25.55%
Other White
41
12.77%
Bangladeshi
18
5.61%
Caribbean
15
4.67%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
47.06%
No qualifications
40
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
80
64%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.4%
Owns outright
1
0.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 3GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 3GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 2026Flat 11, Rufus House, St Saviours Estate, London, SE1 3NTFlatsLeasehold£355,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 5, 156, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3NRFlatsLeasehold£822,000
18 Aug 2025150, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3NRFlatsLeasehold£700,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 3, Fleece House, 160, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3NRFlatsLeasehold£655,000
01 May 202688, Neckinger Estate, London, SE16 3QJFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 3GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTower Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 3GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUp FrontAbbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NPWalking directions to Up Front
0.2 miCo-op Food1-3 Mill Street, London, SE1 2DEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCircle StoreShad Thames, Southwark, SE1 2NWWalking directions to Circle Store

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 3GR, 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 EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004AE01003975
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 3GR

Is SE1 3GR (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE1 3GR records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3GR?

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

What schools are near SE1 3GR?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 3GR, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and Tower Bridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 3GR?

The closest station to SE1 3GR is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 650 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 3GR?

SE1 3GR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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