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SE1 5HR

Abercorn Way

South Bermondsey

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Overview

Postcode SE1 5HR 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 South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Paterson Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
61.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

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

61.4%

Approximately 61.4% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.7 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
1 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.4 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
11,256.5 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
65
30.23%
African
40
18.6%
Other White
29
13.49%
Caribbean
23
10.7%
Other
19
8.84%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
42.11%
No qualifications
40
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
46.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
27.72%
Social rents from council
15
14.85%
Owns outright
7
6.93%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.96%
Total households: 101

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 2025Flat 46, Longland Court, Rolls Road, London, SE1 5HBFlatsLeasehold£350,000
03 Jun 2026156, Lynton Road, London, SE1 5RBTerracedFreehold£1,067,040
27 Feb 20263B, Welsford Street, London, SE1 5RAFlatsLeasehold£343,000
07 Jul 20254, Carpenters Arms Apartments, 28, Welsford Street, London, SE1 5RAFlatsLeasehold£235,000
31 Mar 20251, Carpenters Arms Apartments, 28, Welsford Street, London, SE1 5RAFlatsLeasehold£463,000

Schools

In the SE1 5HR postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCity of London Academy (Southwark)Academy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAngels Cuisine430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AGWalking directions to Angels Cuisine
0.2 miUltima MillaGlengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FSWalking directions to Ultima Milla
0.3 miAsda464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miTesco Express186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTesco107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HGWalking directions to Tesco

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 5HR, 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 WestE02000819
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 013DE01004041
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 5HR

Is SE1 5HR (South Bermondsey West) safe?

The area around SE1 5HR 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.

What is the average house price near SE1 5HR?

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

What schools are near SE1 5HR?

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

What is the nearest station to SE1 5HR?

The closest station to SE1 5HR is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,010 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 5HR?

SE1 5HR 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 5HR (South Bermondsey West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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