Postcode SE1 5JU 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Leyton Square.
South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.4% 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.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5JU.
South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5JU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 1 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.1 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £905,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 53 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £544,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Kent Road
In the SE1 5JU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Angels Cuisine | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | St. James Supermarket | 191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TX | Walking directions to St. James Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.