Postcode SE1 5HF 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 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 Bermondsey, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Surrey Square Park.
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 23.1% 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 5HF.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5HF 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 44, Cadet Drive, London, SE1 5RU | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 9, Abingdon Close, London, SE1 5RW | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 12, Abingdon Close, London, SE1 5RW | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 124, Oxley Close, London, SE1 5HP | Terraced | Freehold | £513,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 18, Burnham Close, London, SE1 5RL | Flats | Leasehold | £282,000 |
In the SE1 5HF postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Old Kent News Agent | Southwark, SE1 5UE | Walking directions to Old Kent News Agent |
| 0.3 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 5HF, 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 5HF 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 5HF in South Bermondsey West 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 5HF, including Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding), Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5HF is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,100 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5HF 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 Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 5HF 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).