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SE16 2JD

Marden Square

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 2JD

Overview

Postcode SE16 2JD 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.1%

Approximately 69.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from SE16 2JD.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey East near SE16 2JD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.5 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water
0.5 mi

2

New Cross

Overground, Southeastern

Walking directions to New Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.4 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.4 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
21,885.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.52(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.75(-41%)
Other theft
9.15(-20%)
Vehicle crime
8.64(-8%)
Theft from the person
7.62(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
35.25%
African
91
23.76%
Other White
59
15.4%
Other
20
5.22%
Caribbean
19
4.96%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
37.74%
No qualifications
86
27.04%
Level 3 (A level)
34
10.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.75%
Other
18
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
120
68.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
18.86%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.86%
Owns outright
8
4.57%
Other social rented
1
0.57%
Total households: 175

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£777
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£441K – £748K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£712,500£665
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats124£552,500£795

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£622,500
2017£572,500£721,250
2018£573,750£700,000
2019£561,750£590,000
2020£535,750£824,500
2021£550,000£777,500
2022£560,000£890,000
2023£587,500£925,000
2024£570,000£741,000
2025£565,000£900,000
2026£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£540
2017£870£633
2018£808£680
2019£809£668
2020£780£784
2021£829£761
2022£832£767
2023£801£803
2024£858£765
2025£807£695
2026£789
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2025173, Marden Square, London, SE16 2JDFlatsLeasehold£312,000
11 Jun 2025123, Marden Square, London, SE16 2JBFlatsLeasehold£237,000
23 May 2025129, Marden Square, London, SE16 2JBOtherLeasehold£237,000
23 May 202589, Marden Square, London, SE16 2JAFlatsLeasehold£308,500
23 May 202548, Marden Square, London, SE16 2JAFlatsLeasehold£307,000

Schools

In the SE16 2JD postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 2JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouthwark Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Charter School BermondseyFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisSouthwark, SE16 2HYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miRiver Supermarket208 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RTWalking directions to River Supermarket
0.2 miSainsbury's193-221 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLocal ExpressJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RZWalking directions to Local Express

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 SE16 2JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francesco Guerrieri

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrickson Amechi Obanya

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardNorth BermondseyE05011106
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey EastE02000817
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 011CE01004024
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 2JD

Is SE16 2JD (South Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 2JD records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE16 2JD?

The median sale price around SE16 2JD in South Bermondsey East is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 2JD?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2JD, including Southwark Park Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 2JD?

The closest station to SE16 2JD is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 391 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2JD?

SE16 2JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 2JD (South Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 2JD is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).