Postcode SE1 4BX is located in a major urban area, within the Chaucer 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 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.4 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.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.4% 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.
The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from SE1 4BX.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 4BX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Borough located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Salisbury Row | Small | Walking directions to Salisbury Row |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,350,000 | £1,091 |
| Terraced | 3 | £960,000 | £1,158 |
| Flats | 72 | £427,500 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2017 | £516,500 | £1,500,000 |
| 2018 | £490,000 | £2,500,000 |
| 2019 | £495,000 | £960,800 |
| 2020 | £591,000 | £1,175,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £894,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £987,500 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £2,480,000 |
| 2024 | £466,500 | £1,291,000 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £960,000 |
| 2026 | £427,500 | £1,120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £734 | £1,102 |
| 2017 | £798 | £699 |
| 2018 | £755 | £774 |
| 2019 | £794 | £842 |
| 2020 | £791 | £871 |
| 2021 | £727 | £701 |
| 2022 | £764 | £985 |
| 2023 | £792 | £997 |
| 2024 | £745 | £1,016 |
| 2025 | £698 | £896 |
| 2026 | £677 | £1,508 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 4BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, Tangerine House, 119, Weston Street, London, SE1 4XE | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 20, Tangerine House, 176, Long Lane, London, SE1 4BS | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Flat 42A, Eastwell House, Weston Street, London, SE1 4DH | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Apartment 3, 117, Weston Street, London, SE1 4GR | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Apartment 1, 117, Weston Street, London, SE1 4GR | Flats | Leasehold | £780,000 |
In the SE1 4BX postcode area, located within London Bridge & Bermondsey West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 4BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Citylink Convenience Store | Weston Street, Southwark, SE1 4BS | Walking directions to Citylink Convenience Store |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Southwark, SE1 4PN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Thakorji | Elim Street, Southwark, SE1 4DD | Walking directions to Thakorji |
| 0.1 mi | Alexandria Stores | Kipling Street, Southwark, SE1 3RX | Walking directions to Alexandria Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Food and Wine | Spurgeon Street, Southwark, SE1 4YF | Walking directions to Royal Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 4BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Felix George Hamer
Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026
Pascale Mitchell
Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026
Suzanne Elizabeth Wise
Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 4BX records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around SE1 4BX in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 4BX, including Beormund Primary School (Good), Snowsfields Primary School (Good) and London Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 4BX is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 582 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE1 4BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 4BX is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felix George Hamer (Green Party), Pascale Mitchell (Green Party) and Suzanne Elizabeth Wise (Green Party).