Postcode SE1 5UU 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 Elephant and Castle, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row 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 64.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from SE1 5UU.
South Bermondsey West near SE1 5UU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.3 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 5, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UU | Flats | Leasehold | £284,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 35, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UU | Flats | Leasehold | £387,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 34, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 53, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UX | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 103, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UY | Flats | Leasehold | £276,500 |
In the SE1 5UU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 5 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 | Grange Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
Grange Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Surrey Square | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2016. | |
Oasis Academy Surrey Square ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2022. | |
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Nov 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 5UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Old Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJ | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Andino | 187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NA | Walking directions to Andino |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Crimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Green Walk, Southwark, SE1 4TL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5UU, 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 5UU 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 5UU 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 5UU, including Grange Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Surrey Square (Outstanding) and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 5UU is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,123 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 5UU 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 5UU 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).