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SE1 5HL

Abercorn Way

South Bermondsey

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Overview

Postcode SE1 5HL 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5HL.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5HL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLeyton SquareSmallWalking directions to Leyton Square
0.1 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.3 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
10,445 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.85(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-11%)
Other theft
7.09(-38%)
Burglary
5.84(+7%)
Theft from the person
5(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
29.32%
Other White
96
24.06%
African
60
15.04%
Caribbean
23
5.76%
Other
22
5.51%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
47.13%
No qualifications
50
15.11%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.34%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
109
66.46%
Other social rented
41
25%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.1%
Social rents from council
2
1.22%
Owns outright
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £597K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£745,000£792
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats74£378,000£619

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 2025Flat 46, Longland Court, Rolls Road, London, SE1 5HBFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Mar 20252, Whittaker Way, London, SE1 5RDTerracedFreehold£625,000
21 Nov 202514, Esmeralda Road, London, SE1 5RJTerracedFreehold£700,000
17 Jun 202531, Esmeralda Road, London, SE1 5RJFlatsFreehold£705,000
16 May 202543, Esmeralda Road, London, SE1 5RJTerracedFreehold£649,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCity of London Academy (Southwark)Academy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIceland222-226 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RWWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSt. James Supermarket191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TXWalking directions to St. James Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's193-221 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAngels Cuisine430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AGWalking directions to Angels Cuisine

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 5HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Bates

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Fatmata Bah

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sunny Lambe

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardSouth BermondseyE05011116
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey CentralE02000816
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 010CE01004038
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 5HL

Is SE1 5HL (South Bermondsey Central) safe?

The area around SE1 5HL 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.

What is the average house price near SE1 5HL?

The median sale price around SE1 5HL in South Bermondsey Central is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 5HL?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 5HL, including City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good), Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 5HL?

The closest station to SE1 5HL is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 842 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 5HL?

SE1 5HL 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 5HL 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).