Postcode SE1 5QU 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below 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 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 Bermondsey Spa Gardens.
South Bermondsey West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey West has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5QU.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5QU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.1 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 5QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | 15, Lynton Estate, London, SE1 5QU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 3B, Welsford Street, London, SE1 5RA | Flats | Leasehold | £343,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 4, Carpenters Arms Apartments, 28, Welsford Street, London, SE1 5RA | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 1, Carpenters Arms Apartments, 28, Welsford Street, London, SE1 5RA | Flats | Leasehold | £463,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 135, Lynton Road, London, SE1 5QX | Terraced | Freehold | £620,000 |
In the SE1 5QU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | St. James Supermarket | 191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TX | Walking directions to St. James Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
| 0.3 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
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 5QU, 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 5QU records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5QU 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 5QU, including Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding), City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5QU is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 990 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,540 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 5QU 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).