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SE16 3FE

Spa Road

South Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 3FE

Overview

Postcode SE16 3FE is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Bermondsey East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.8%

Approximately 36.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 181 ft away from SE16 3FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bermondsey East near SE16 3FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3FE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.9 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping
0.9 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 3FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.5 miTanner Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tanner Street Park
0.5 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park

Area Profile

Population
535
Population density
27,435.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.04(+60%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.2(+26%)
Theft from the person
26.13(+179%)
Robbery
9.22(+159%)
Public order
9.22(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
40.04%
African
87
16.35%
Other White
81
15.23%
Caribbean
20
3.76%
Indian
18
3.38%
Total population: 532

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
252
56.5%
No qualifications
70
15.7%
Level 3 (A level)
51
11.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
8.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
5.38%
Total 16+ residents: 446

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
31.4%
Other social rented
57
23.55%
Owns with a mortgage
39
16.12%
Social rents from council
32
13.22%
Owns outright
20
8.26%
Total households: 242

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £597K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £1,067,040.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£745,000£792
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats74£378,000£619

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£343,000£540,000
2017£360,000£640,000
2018£332,500£710,000
2019£350,000£605,000
2020£373,000£657,500
2021£350,500£700,000
2022£427,500£630,008
2023£440,000£780,000
2024£388,500£700,000
2025£396,000£756,250
2026£341,500£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£609£678
2017£658£745
2018£633£716
2019£605£717
2020£632£711
2021£637£762
2022£632£787
2023£644£780
2024£660£742
2025£637£735
2026£600£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202618, Aulay House, 122, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FEFlatsLeasehold£525,000
08 Jan 20261, Aulay House, 122, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FEFlatsLeasehold£505,000
24 Oct 202514, Aulay House, 122, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FEFlatsLeasehold£545,000
19 Jan 20262, Pollard House, 122A, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FFFlatsLeasehold£640,000
21 Jul 202514, Pollard House, 122A, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FFFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SE16 3FE postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy BermondseyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryKintore Way Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNatooraSouthwark, SE16 3AGWalking directions to Natoora
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food150 Spa Road, London, SE16 4AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPriceWiseGrange Road, Southwark, SE1 3ALWalking directions to PriceWise

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 3FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Bates

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Fatmata Bah

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sunny Lambe

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardSouth BermondseyE05011116
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bermondsey EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004IE01033872
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3FE

Is SE16 3FE (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 3FE records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE16 3FE?

The median sale price around SE16 3FE in Bermondsey East is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 3FE?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 3FE, including Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding), St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 3FE?

The closest station to SE16 3FE is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 535 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3FE?

SE16 3FE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 3FE is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Bates (Labour Party), Fatmata Bah (Labour Party) and Sunny Lambe (Labour Party).