Postcode SE1 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region , and forms part of the South Bermondsey Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Bermondsey Central is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Paterson Park.
South Bermondsey Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Bermondsey Central is £52,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5BU.
South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5BU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £464,000 in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,900 up to £1,060,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £420,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £950,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £690,000 |
10 years price trend in South Bermondsey
In the SE1 5BU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.