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SE1 5SN

Bacon Grove

South Bermondsey

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Overview

Postcode SE1 5SN is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 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 Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bermondsey East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.6%

Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from SE1 5SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bermondsey East near SE1 5SN has no 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5SN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.8 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.9 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.5 miSalisbury RowSmallWalking directions to Salisbury Row
0.4 miTanner Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tanner Street Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
8,728.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.04(+60%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.2(+26%)
Theft from the person
26.13(+179%)
Robbery
9.22(+159%)
Public order
9.22(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
37.36%
Other White
72
20.22%
African
70
19.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
4.21%
Irish
10
2.81%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
231
69.79%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.34%
No qualifications
15
4.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
4.23%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
35.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
68
29.96%
Owns with a mortgage
38
16.74%
Owns outright
25
11.01%
Shared ownership
9
3.96%
Total households: 227

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 5SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026Flat 308 Building 600, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road, London, SE1 3BBFlatsLeasehold£560,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 506 Building 600, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road, London, SE1 3BBFlatsLeasehold£430,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 501 Building 600, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road, London, SE1 3BBFlatsLeasehold£1,050,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 8 Building 500, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road, London, SE1 3BAFlatsLeasehold£885,000
01 Oct 2025Flat 723 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road, London, SE1 3BDFlatsLeasehold£705,000

Schools

In the SE1 5SN postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBoutcher Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.0 miNurseryKintore Way Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodCrimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miPriceWiseGrange Road, Southwark, SE1 3ALWalking directions to PriceWise
0.2 miUp FrontAbbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NPWalking directions to Up Front
0.2 miPricecutTower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 3NEWalking directions to Pricecut

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 5SN, 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)Bermondsey EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004IE01033872
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 5SN

Is SE1 5SN (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE1 5SN records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE1 5SN?

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

What schools are near SE1 5SN?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 5SN, including Boutcher Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Grange Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 5SN?

The closest station to SE1 5SN is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 939 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 5SN?

SE1 5SN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 5SN (Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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