Postcode SE1 5ES 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.
South Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from SE1 5ES.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5ES 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 1 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.5 mi | Bird-in-Bush Park | Small | Walking directions to Bird-in-Bush Park |
| 0.3 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £505,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 38, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £467,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 34, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 2A, 549, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EW | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 30, Avondale House, Avondale Square, London, SE1 5PE | Flats | Leasehold | £370,995 |
In the SE1 5ES postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.1 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
| 0.4 mi | Grabo | Ruby Street, Southwark, SE15 1JS | Walking directions to Grabo |
| 0.4 mi | Local Unique Beers Wines & Spirits Ltd | 681 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JS | Walking directions to Local Unique Beers Wines & Spirits Ltd |
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 5ES, 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 5ES records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5ES 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 5ES, including Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding), John Keats Primary School (Good) and City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5ES is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,038 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE1 5ES scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,900 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 5ES 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).