Postcode SE16 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Bermondsey East is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Bermondsey East is £45,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from SE16 2BU.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 2BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £606,750 in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £2,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 146 | £580,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £992,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Bermondsey
In the SE16 2BU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.1 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.