Postcode SE1 5DX is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Surrey Square Park.
South Bermondsey West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey West has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5DX.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5DX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,280,000 | £664 |
| Terraced | 15 | £675,000 | £658 |
| Flats | 122 | £451,000 | £659 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £620,000 |
| 2017 | £476,738 | £420,000 |
| 2018 | £349,950 | £555,000 |
| 2019 | £296,000 | £499,950 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £597,838 |
| 2021 | £372,000 | £660,000 |
| 2022 | £382,500 | £565,000 |
| 2023 | £361,250 | £590,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £585,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £624,000 |
| 2026 | £422,500 | £675,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £582 | £527 |
| 2017 | £572 | £538 |
| 2018 | £577 | £512 |
| 2019 | £704 | £517 |
| 2020 | £495 | £618 |
| 2021 | £532 | £697 |
| 2022 | £551 | £619 |
| 2023 | £616 | £703 |
| 2024 | £551 | £661 |
| 2025 | £633 | £624 |
| 2026 | £630 | £630 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | 124, Oxley Close, London, SE1 5HP | Terraced | Freehold | £513,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Gloucester Court, Rowcross Street, London, SE1 5HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £287,750 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 10, Gloucester Court, Rowcross Street, London, SE1 5HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 40, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £557,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 30, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE1 5DX postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
| 0.2 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.2 mi | Old Kent News Agent | Southwark, SE1 5UE | Walking directions to Old Kent News Agent |
| 0.2 mi | B&B Off Licence & Groceries | Southwark, SE1 5UN | Walking directions to B&B Off Licence & Groceries |
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 5DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexandra Austin
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Evelyn Akoto
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Livingstone
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 5DX records about 56 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE1 5DX in South Bermondsey West is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5DX, including Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding), Ark Walworth Academy (Good) and Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5DX is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,194 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 5DX is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alexandra Austin (Green Party), Evelyn Akoto (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Richard Livingstone (Labour and Co-operative Party).