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SE16 3BP

Ablett Street

Old Kent Road

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Overview

Postcode SE16 3BP is located in a major urban area, within the Old Kent Road ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the South Bermondsey East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 South Bermondsey, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.7%

Approximately 62.7% 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.

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 139 ft away from SE16 3BP.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey East near SE16 3BP 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 South Bermondsey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3BP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.6 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.8 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 3BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.4 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park
0.1 miBramcote NatureSmallWalking directions to Bramcote Nature

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
4,777.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.89(+34%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.01(+9%)
Vehicle crime
18.26(+95%)
Drugs
11.34(+83%)
Public order
10.71(+58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
35.48%
African
58
12.86%
Other
41
9.09%
Other White
40
8.87%
Caribbean
36
7.98%
Total population: 451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
35.77%
No qualifications
116
32.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.14%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
41.24%
Social rents from council
38
21.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
19.21%
Owns outright
15
8.47%
Owns with a mortgage
7
3.95%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Old Kent Road

Median price£457,050
Price per sq ft£659
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £571K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Kent Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,280,000£664
Terraced15£675,000£658
Flats122£451,000£659

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Kent Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£400,000£620,000
2017£476,738£420,000
2018£349,950£555,000
2019£296,000£499,950
2020£345,000£597,838
2021£372,000£660,000
2022£382,500£565,000
2023£361,250£590,000
2024£365,000£585,000
2025£450,000£624,000
2026£422,500£675,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£582£527
2017£572£538
2018£577£512
2019£704£517
2020£495£618
2021£532£697
2022£551£619
2023£616£703
2024£551£661
2025£633£624
2026£630£630
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Kent Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Kent Road in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202519, Ablett Street, London, SE16 3BLTerracedFreehold£456,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 13, Warlingham House, Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3DQFlatsLeasehold£300,000
26 Nov 202526, Credon Road, London, SE16 3ABTerracedFreehold£715,000
20 Mar 2026G4, Crown Place Apartments, 20, Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3ADFlatsLeasehold£538,000
17 Mar 2026G10, Crown Place Apartments, 20, Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3ADFlatsLeasehold£242,000

Schools

In the SE16 3BP postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryIlderton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGalleywall Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryJohn Keats Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierIlderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BAWalking directions to Presco
0.3 miNisa Local78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miNews-Food-Wine185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to News-Food-Wine
0.3 miCostcutter173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking 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 SE16 3BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexandra Austin

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Evelyn Akoto

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Richard Livingstone

Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardOld Kent RoadE05011109
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey EastE02000817
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 011AE01003986
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3BP

Is SE16 3BP (South Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 3BP records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3BP?

The median sale price around SE16 3BP in South Bermondsey East is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 3BP?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 3BP, including Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding), Galleywall Primary School (Outstanding) and John Keats Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 3BP?

The closest station to SE16 3BP is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 178 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3BP?

SE16 3BP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,635 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 3BP (South Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE16 3BP is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alexandra Austin (Green Party), Evelyn Akoto (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Richard Livingstone (Labour and Co-operative Party).