Postcode SE1 5UH 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 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 South Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.
South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from SE1 5UH.
South Bermondsey Central near SE1 5UH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.2 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5UH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 39, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 41, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £277,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 15, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £141,750 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 17, Stevenson Crescent, London, SE16 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 7, Sherwood Gardens, London, SE16 3JA | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 |
In the SE1 5UH postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 10 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | John Keats Primary School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
John Keats Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Feb 2023
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy (Southwark) | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
City of London Academy (Southwark) ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Phoenix Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Phoenix Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 5UH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 222-226 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5UH, 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 5UH records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5UH 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 5UH, including John Keats Primary School (Good), City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good) and Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 5UH is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 664 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE1 5UH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,156 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 5UH 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).