Postcode SE16 3BU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 83.7 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 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Leyton Square.
South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 74.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from SE16 3BU.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 3BU 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.5 mi | Bird-in-Bush Park | Small | Walking directions to Bird-in-Bush Park |
| 0.4 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 51 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £544,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Kent Road
In the SE16 3BU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Oriental Food Market | Southwark, SE15 1RX | Walking directions to Oriental Food Market |
| 0.4 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 747-759 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NZ | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.