Postcode SE1 5ST is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey area 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 median sale price in South Bermondsey is £422,500 (around £657 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £340,313 and £600,000. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 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 England, 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 61.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from SE1 5ST.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5ST 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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £657 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,067,040.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 23 | £735,000 | £817 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £655,000 | £811 |
| Flats | 86 | £383,750 | £607 |
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 | £400,000 | £756,250 |
| 2026 | £347,500 | £712,000 |
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 | £752 |
| 2026 | £588 | £843 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 2A, Dunton Road, London, SE1 5TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £499,999 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 28, Dhonau House, Longfield Estate, London, SE1 5TL | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 17, Alscot Way, London, SE1 5XU | Terraced | Freehold | £738,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 117, Hazel Way, London, SE1 5XN | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Flat 20, Fawkham House, Longfield Estate, London, SE1 5SA | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE1 5ST postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 11 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2022. | |
Boutcher Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jul 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Kintore Way Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2013. | |
Kintore Way Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2013
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Bermondsey | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
Harris Academy Bermondsey ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 5ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PriceWise | Grange Road, Southwark, SE1 3AL | Walking directions to PriceWise |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Arts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Crimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5ST, 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 5ST 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE1 5ST in South Bermondsey is £422,500 (about £657 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5ST, including Boutcher Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Kintore Way Nursery School (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 5ST is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 966 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 5ST 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 5ST 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).