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SE1 5PZ

Fort Road

South Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 5PZ

Overview

Postcode SE1 5PZ 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 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

South Bermondsey Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.8%

Approximately 41.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5PZ.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5PZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5PZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.7 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.2 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.4 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
9,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.46(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.19(+24%)
Vehicle crime
11.06(+18%)
Other theft
10.32(-10%)
Bicycle theft
8.11(+407%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
52.15%
Other White
29
13.88%
Other
15
7.18%
Other Black
13
6.22%
African
9
4.31%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
45.45%
No qualifications
32
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
37.36%
Owns outright
19
20.88%
Owns with a mortgage
18
19.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
14.29%
Other social rented
4
4.4%
Total households: 91

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £597K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£745,000£792
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats74£378,000£619

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2025139, Fort Road, London, SE1 5PZTerracedFreehold£660,000
29 Jul 202593, Thorburn Square, London, SE1 5QFFlatsLeasehold£421,000
09 Jun 20259, Reverdy Road, London, SE1 5QETerracedFreehold£920,000
21 Jul 202567B, Reverdy Road, London, SE1 5QDFlatsLeasehold£520,000
29 Aug 202546, Thorburn Square, London, SE1 5QLFlatsLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the SE1 5PZ postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy BermondseyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryCity of London Academy (Southwark)Academy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPriceWiseGrange Road, Southwark, SE1 3ALWalking directions to PriceWise
0.2 miTesco Express186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miKhadie Afro Foods LtdLinsey Street, Southwark, SE16 3YDWalking directions to Khadie Afro Foods Ltd
0.2 miSt. James Supermarket191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TXWalking directions to St. James Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's193-221 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TUWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE1 5PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Bates

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Fatmata Bah

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sunny Lambe

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardSouth BermondseyE05011116
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey CentralE02000816
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 010EE01004043
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 5PZ

Is SE1 5PZ (South Bermondsey Central) safe?

The area around SE1 5PZ 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.

What is the average house price near SE1 5PZ?

The median sale price around SE1 5PZ in South Bermondsey Central is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 5PZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 5PZ, including Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding), Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding) and City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 5PZ?

The closest station to SE1 5PZ is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 861 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 5PZ?

SE1 5PZ 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).

Who represents SE1 5PZ (South Bermondsey Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 5PZ 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).