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SE1 5UY

Old Kent Road

South Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE1 5UY

Overview

Postcode SE1 5UY is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward 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 nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.3%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

South Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.3%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey West is £61,112 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from SE1 5UY.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey West near SE1 5UY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 5UY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 5UY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.3 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens
0.3 miSurrey Square ParkSmallWalking directions to Surrey Square Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
42,597.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
56.5(+110%)
Violence and sexual offences
47(+51%)
Theft from the person
26(+177%)
Other theft
22.5(+97%)
Drugs
12(+94%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
23.94%
African
72
21.82%
Caribbean
32
9.7%
Other
31
9.39%
Other White
29
8.79%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
34.72%
No qualifications
64
24.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.83%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.79%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
53.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
27.27%
Social rents from council
17
11.04%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.84%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 5UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 103, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UYFlatsLeasehold£276,500
24 Oct 2025Flat 72, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UYFlatsLeasehold£243,000
03 Mar 202615, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XBFlatsLeasehold£240,000
19 Nov 202521, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XBFlatsLeasehold£195,000
19 Nov 202546, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XBFlatsLeasehold£212,500

Schools

In the SE1 5UY postcode area, located within South Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 5UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTHE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOLOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySurrey Square Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 5UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NYWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miIman International SupermarketOld Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJWalking directions to Iman International Supermarket
0.1 miAndino187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NAWalking directions to Andino
0.2 miCo-op FoodCrimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCostcutterGreen Walk, Southwark, SE1 4TLWalking directions to Costcutter

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 5UY, 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)South Bermondsey WestE02000819
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 013AE01003980
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 5UY

Is SE1 5UY (South Bermondsey West) safe?

The area around SE1 5UY 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE1 5UY?

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

What schools are near SE1 5UY?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 5UY, including THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good), Grange Primary School (Requires improvement) and Surrey Square Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 5UY?

The closest station to SE1 5UY is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,158 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 5UY?

SE1 5UY 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).

Who represents SE1 5UY (South Bermondsey West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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