Postcode SE1 5HE 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.
South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% 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 5HE.
South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5HE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.1 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £1,067,040.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £745,000 | £792 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £669,000 | £818 |
| Flats | 74 | £378,000 | £619 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £343,000 | £540,000 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £640,000 |
| 2018 | £332,500 | £710,000 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £605,000 |
| 2020 | £373,000 | £657,500 |
| 2021 | £350,500 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | £427,500 | £630,008 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £780,000 |
| 2024 | £388,500 | £700,000 |
| 2025 | £396,000 | £756,250 |
| 2026 | £341,500 | £700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £609 | £678 |
| 2017 | £658 | £745 |
| 2018 | £633 | £716 |
| 2019 | £605 | £717 |
| 2020 | £632 | £711 |
| 2021 | £637 | £762 |
| 2022 | £632 | £787 |
| 2023 | £644 | £780 |
| 2024 | £660 | £742 |
| 2025 | £637 | £735 |
| 2026 | £600 | £838 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 39, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 41, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £277,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 15, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £141,750 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 17, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, Winter Lodge, 1, Fern Walk, London, SE16 3JD | Flats | Leasehold | £191,570 |
In the SE1 5HE postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.3 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 222-226 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RW | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 5HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Bates
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Fatmata Bah
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Sunny Lambe
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 5HE records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SE1 5HE in South Bermondsey Central is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5HE, including City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good), Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and John Keats Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5HE is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 809 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE1 5HE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 5HE is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Bates (Labour Party), Fatmata Bah (Labour Party) and Sunny Lambe (Labour Party).