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 154.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Surrey Square Park.
South Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.0 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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £387,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £669,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £756,250 |
10 year median price trend in South Bermondsey
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 | GF Supermarket | Kinglake Street, Southwark, SE17 2RY | Walking directions to GF Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Arts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Crimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.