Postcode SE1 5NN 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 very high crime levels, with around 158.5 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 Elephant and Castle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
South Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.6% 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 111 ft away from SE1 5NN.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5NN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.9 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £745,000 | £792 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £669,000 | £818 |
| Flats | 74 | £378,000 | £619 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5NN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 29, Marcia Road, London, SE1 5XE | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XG | Flats | Leasehold | £309,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XG | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Broomfield House, Massinger Street, London, SE17 1SY | Flats | Leasehold | £288,750 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 15, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XB | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SE1 5NN postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Andino | 187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NA | Walking directions to Andino |
| 0 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Old Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJ | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Jas News | 246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UB | Walking directions to Jas News |
| 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 5NN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Bates
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Fatmata Bah
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Sunny Lambe
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 5NN records about 159 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 5NN in South Bermondsey West is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5NN, including THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good), Surrey Square Primary School (Outstanding) and Ark Walworth Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5NN is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,280 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 5NN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 5NN 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).