Postcode SE1 5SY is located in a major urban area, within the London Bridge & West Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the London Bridge & Bermondsey West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year. The nearest station is Borough, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 5SY.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 5SY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Borough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £2,855,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £1,045,000 | £923 |
| Detached | 1 | £755,000 | £1,002 |
| Flats | 109 | £540,000 | £820 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £500,000 | £540 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £890,000 | £935,000 |
| 2017 | £685,000 | £850,000 |
| 2018 | £600,000 | £859,998 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £830,000 |
| 2020 | £617,500 | £630,000 |
| 2021 | £679,250 | £820,000 |
| 2022 | £674,150 | £955,000 |
| 2023 | £580,200 | £770,000 |
| 2024 | £533,000 | £1,169,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £1,092,500 |
| 2026 | £552,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,087 | £955 |
| 2017 | £986 | £959 |
| 2018 | £909 | £884 |
| 2019 | £888 | £800 |
| 2020 | £899 | £591 |
| 2021 | £926 | £860 |
| 2022 | £937 | £964 |
| 2023 | £824 | £776 |
| 2024 | £818 | £895 |
| 2025 | £812 | £1,067 |
| 2026 | £834 | — |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2025 | 61, Pages Walk, London, SE1 4HD | Terraced | Freehold | £915,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 86, Swan Mead, London, SE1 4SU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, Stewart House, Leroy Street, London, SE1 4SW | Flats | Leasehold | £274,160 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 8, Burman Apartments, 20A, Crimscott Street, London, SE1 5TE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,033,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 9, Burman Apartments, 20A, Crimscott Street, London, SE1 5TE | Flats | Leasehold | £825,000 |
In the SE1 5SY postcode area, located within London Bridge & Bermondsey West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Crimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tower Express | Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 4TP | Walking directions to Tower Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Green Walk, Southwark, SE1 4TL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 67-69 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kaycee | Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 4TP | Walking directions to Kaycee |
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 5SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Noakes
London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Dalton
London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Selena Gray
London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 5SY records about 196 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 theft from the person, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE1 5SY in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 5SY, including Grange Primary School (Requires improvement), Boutcher Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 5SY is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 1,205 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE1 5SY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,871 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 5SY is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Noakes (Liberal Democrats), Sam Dalton (Labour Party) and Selena Gray (Labour Party).