Postcode SE1 5PY 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.
South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from SE1 5PY.
South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5PY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5PY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 9, Reverdy Road, London, SE1 5QE | Terraced | Freehold | £920,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 139, Fort Road, London, SE1 5PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £660,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 93, Thorburn Square, London, SE1 5QF | Flats | Leasehold | £421,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 21A, Longley Street, London, SE1 5QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £556,800 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 16, Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RT | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SE1 5PY postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | PriceWise | Grange Road, Southwark, SE1 3AL | Walking directions to PriceWise |
| 0.2 mi | Khadie Afro Foods Ltd | Linsey Street, Southwark, SE16 3YD | Walking directions to Khadie Afro Foods Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | St. James Supermarket | 191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TX | Walking directions to St. James Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Natoora | Southwark, SE16 3AG | Walking directions to Natoora |
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 5PY, 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 5PY records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE1 5PY in South Bermondsey Central 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 5PY, including Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding), Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding) and Boutcher Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5PY is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 812 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5PY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,440 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 5PY 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).