Postcode SE1 5BY 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 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5BY.
South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5BY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
| 0.2 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bramcote Nature | Small | Walking directions to Bramcote Nature |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £387,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £669,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £756,250 |
10 year median price trend in South Bermondsey
In the SE1 5BY postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 222-226 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | St. James Supermarket | 191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TX | Walking directions to St. James Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Linsey Supermarket | Linsey Street, Southwark, SE16 3YD | Walking directions to Linsey Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.