Postcode SE1 5WS 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 201.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Paragon Gardens.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from SE1 5WS.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 5WS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £3,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 128 | £527,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £962,500 |
10 year median price trend in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
In the SE1 5WS postcode area, located within London Bridge & Bermondsey West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 5WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Crimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Pricecut | Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 3NE | Walking directions to Pricecut |
| 0.2 mi | Kaycee | Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 4TP | Walking directions to Kaycee |
| 0.2 mi | Tower Express | Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 4TP | Walking directions to Tower Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Arts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.