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SE1 3RX

Kipling Street

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 3RX

Overview

Postcode SE1 3RX 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 London Bridge & Bermondsey West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 521.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year. The nearest station is Borough, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
522
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 521.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.2%

Approximately 47.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from SE1 3RX.

Flood risk

Very low

London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 3RX 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 Borough located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 3RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.3 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.7 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 3RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.5 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.5 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
15,981.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
167.11(+1682%)
Other theft
124.01(+985%)
Anti-social behaviour
124.01(+362%)
Violence and sexual offences
93.5(+201%)
Public order
27.19(+302%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
24.63%
African
55
16.13%
Other White
41
12.02%
Other Black
21
6.16%
Other
19
5.57%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
50.35%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.01%
No qualifications
36
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.9%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
36.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
30.99%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.38%
Other social rented
15
10.56%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.23%
Total households: 142

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 3RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 3RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Flat 9, 48, Kipling Street, London, SE1 3RTFlatsLeasehold£705,000
09 May 20256, Porlock Street, London, SE1 3RYTerracedFreehold£850,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 21, Medway House, Hankey Place, London, SE1 4BJFlatsLeasehold£308,000
01 Jul 202537, Crosby Row, London, SE1 3YDOtherFreehold£2,800,000
19 Sept 20256, Dunsterville Way, London, SE1 3RJFlatsLeasehold£580,000

Schools

In the SE1 3RX postcode area, located within London Bridge & Bermondsey West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 3RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableBeormund Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySnowsfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLondon Christian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 3RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAlexandria StoresKipling Street, Southwark, SE1 3RXWalking directions to Alexandria Stores
0.1 miCitylink Convenience StoreWeston Street, Southwark, SE1 4BSWalking directions to Citylink Convenience Store
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalSouthwark, SE1 4PNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miK's Food and NewsSnowsfields, Southwark, SE1 3STWalking directions to K's Food and News
0.2 miTesco Express34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3RX, 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)London Bridge & Bermondsey WestE02000812
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 006FE01003981
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 3RX

Is SE1 3RX (London Bridge & Bermondsey West) safe?

The area around SE1 3RX records about 522 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 theft from the person, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SE1 3RX?

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

What schools are near SE1 3RX?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 3RX, including Beormund Primary School (Good), Snowsfields Primary School (Good) and London Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 3RX?

The closest station to SE1 3RX is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 462 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 3RX?

SE1 3RX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,498 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 3RX (London Bridge & Bermondsey West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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