Postcode SE1 5JP 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 South Bermondsey, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Surrey Square 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 91.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SE1 5JP.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5JP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
| 0.5 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.2 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5JP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 40, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £557,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 30, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 26, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 9, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 34, Monmouth Court, Coopers Road, London, SE1 5YA | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the SE1 5JP postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
| 0.1 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Old Kent News Agent | Southwark, SE1 5UE | Walking directions to Old Kent News Agent |
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 5JP, 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 5JP 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 5JP 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 5JP, including Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding), City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good) and Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5JP is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,152 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE1 5JP 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 5JP 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).