Postcode SE1 5JU is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road area 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 median sale price in Old Kent Road is £435,000 (around £619 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £339,000 and £556,250. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.6 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.
South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 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 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 0.6 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £619 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,280,000 | £664 |
| Terraced | 13 | £600,000 | £658 |
| Flats | 69 | £411,240 | £601 |
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 | £345,000 | £622,500 |
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 | £589 | £647 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | Flat 48, Longland Court, Rolls Road, London, SE1 5HB | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 46, Longland Court, Rolls Road, London, SE1 5HB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 34, West Point, Avondale Square, London, SE1 5NY | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 5, Chevron Apartments, 294, St James'S Road, London, SE1 5JX | Flats | Leasehold | £660,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 28, Chevron Apartments, 294, St James'S Road, London, SE1 5JX | Other | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the SE1 5JU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Phoenix Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Phoenix Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Spa School, Bermondsey | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. | |
Spa School, Bermondsey ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy (Southwark) | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
City of London Academy (Southwark) ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.2 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
| 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 |
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 5JU, 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 5JU 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE1 5JU in Old Kent Road is £435,000 (about £619 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5JU, including Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding), Spa School, Bermondsey (Good) and City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 5JU is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 939 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE1 5JU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 5JU 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).