Postcode SE1 5SJ 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 Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Surrey Square 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 79.9% 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 5SJ.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5SJ 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 |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 28, Dhonau House, Longfield Estate, London, SE1 5TL | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 4, Otterden Terrace, 10, Lynton Road, London, SE1 5QR | Terraced | Freehold | £755,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 2, Otterden Terrace, 10, Lynton Road, London, SE1 5QR | Terraced | Freehold | £760,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 2A, Dunton Road, London, SE1 5TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £499,999 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 3, Wordsworth Road, London, SE1 5TX | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 |
In the SE1 5SJ postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PriceWise | Grange Road, Southwark, SE1 3AL | Walking directions to PriceWise |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | B&B Off Licence & Groceries | Southwark, SE1 5UN | Walking directions to B&B Off Licence & Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Adam Halalway | 275A Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LU | Walking directions to Adam Halalway |
| 0.2 mi | Jas News | 246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UB | Walking directions to Jas News |
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 5SJ, 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 5SJ 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 5SJ 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 5SJ, including Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Boutcher Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5SJ is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 1,022 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5SJ 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 5SJ 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).