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SE1 5EY

Avondale Square

Old Kent Road

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Detailed insights for SE1 5EY

Overview

Postcode SE1 5EY is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road area 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 median sale price in Old Kent Road is £435,000 (around £619 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £339,000 and £556,250. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
75%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,900 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Bermondsey West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75%

Approximately 75.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from SE1 5EY.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey West near SE1 5EY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.8 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLeyton SquareSmallWalking directions to Leyton Square
0.2 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.5 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
35,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.8(+7%)
Other theft
9.8(-14%)
Theft from the person
7.35(-22%)
Robbery
6.74(+89%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
75
25%
African
68
22.67%
Other
56
18.67%
Other White
26
8.67%
Arab
18
6%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
36.99%
No qualifications
41
18.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.33%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
38.71%
Other social rented
45
36.29%
Owns outright
10
8.06%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Old Kent Road

Median price: £435,000
Price per sq ft: £619
Sales (last 12 months): 83
Typical range (middle 50%): £339K – £556K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £619 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Kent Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,280,000£664
Terraced13£600,000£658
Flats69£411,240£601

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Kent Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£345,000£622,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£589£647
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Kent Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2026Flat 48, Longland Court, Rolls Road, London, SE1 5HBFlatsLeasehold£375,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 46, Longland Court, Rolls Road, London, SE1 5HBFlatsLeasehold£350,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 4, Avondale House, Avondale Square, London, SE1 5PEFlatsLeasehold£350,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 34, West Point, Avondale Square, London, SE1 5NYFlatsLeasehold£150,000
03 Feb 2026Flat 13, Faith Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5HDFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the SE1 5EY postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE1 5EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Keats Primary SchoolFree schools

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 5EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAngels Cuisine430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AGWalking directions to Angels Cuisine
0.1 miUltima MillaGlengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FSWalking directions to Ultima Milla
0.2 miAsda464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miTesco107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miOld Kent News AgentSouthwark, SE1 5UEWalking directions to Old Kent News Agent

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE1 5EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexandra Austin

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Evelyn Akoto

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Richard Livingstone

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardOld Kent RoadE05011109
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey WestE02000819
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 013DE01004041
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 5EY

Is SE1 5EY (South Bermondsey West) safe?

The area around SE1 5EY 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE1 5EY?

The median sale price around SE1 5EY in Old Kent Road is £435,000 (about £619 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 5EY?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 5EY, including Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding), Spa School, Bermondsey (Good) and John Keats Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE1 5EY?

The closest station to SE1 5EY is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,017 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 5EY?

SE1 5EY 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).

Who represents SE1 5EY (South Bermondsey West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 5EY 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).