Postcode SE1 5JH is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.
South Bermondsey West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.4% 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.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from SE1 5JH.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5JH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.3 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,280,000 | £664 |
| Terraced | 15 | £675,000 | £658 |
| Flats | 122 | £451,000 | £659 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £422,500 | £675,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £630 | £630 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | Ground And Basement Floor Unit, 376, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AA | Other | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 43, Wessex House, 375, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 8A, Oakley Place, London, SE1 5AD | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Gloucester Court, Rowcross Street, London, SE1 5HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £287,750 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 10, Gloucester Court, Rowcross Street, London, SE1 5HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE1 5JH postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Old Kent News Agent | Southwark, SE1 5UE | Walking directions to Old Kent News Agent |
| 0.1 mi | B&B Off Licence & Groceries | Southwark, SE1 5UN | Walking directions to B&B Off Licence & Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | G&F Supermarket | 272-274 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UB | Walking directions to G&F Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Adam Halalway | 275A Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LU | Walking directions to Adam Halalway |
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 5JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexandra Austin
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Evelyn Akoto
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Livingstone
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 5JH records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5JH in South Bermondsey West is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5JH, including Ark Walworth Academy (Good), THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good) and Surrey Square Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5JH is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,368 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5JH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,305 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 5JH 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).