Postcode SE1 4LW 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below 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 0.2 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from SE1 4LW.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 4LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Borough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 4LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 6, 1, Manciple Street, London, SE1 4AP | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 21, Medway House, Hankey Place, London, SE1 4BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £308,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 25, Strood House, Manciple Street, London, SE1 4LR | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Flat 16, Strood House, Manciple Street, London, SE1 4LR | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Becket House, Tabard Street, London, SE1 4XY | Flats | Leasehold | £555,000 |
In the SE1 4LW 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 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Alexandria Stores | Kipling Street, Southwark, SE1 3RX | Walking directions to Alexandria Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Citylink Convenience Store | Weston Street, Southwark, SE1 4BS | Walking directions to Citylink Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 58a Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Food and Wine | Spurgeon Street, Southwark, SE1 4YF | Walking directions to Royal Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4LW, 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 4LW records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4LW 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 4LW, including Beormund Primary School (Good), London Christian School and Ark Globe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 4LW is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 389 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE1 4LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,761 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 4LW 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).