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SE16 3GB

Arts Lane

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 3GB

Overview

Postcode SE16 3GB is located in a major urban area, within the London Bridge & West Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Bermondsey East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bermondsey East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.7%

Approximately 14.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SE16 3GB.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE16 3GB has very low 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3GB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.8 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.9 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 3GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.4 miTanner Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tanner Street Park
0.4 miSt. John's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St. John's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
38,103.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.13(+1%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.83(-49%)
Theft from the person
11.31(+21%)
Other theft
6.78(-41%)
Burglary
6.22(+14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
38.67%
Other White
51
22.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
7.11%
Other
10
4.44%
Other Black
9
4%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
80.65%
Level 3 (A level)
14
7.53%
No qualifications
11
5.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
2.69%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Shared ownership
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
20
17.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.79%
Other social rented
15
12.93%
Owns outright
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£820
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£412K – £760K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) in London Bridge & West Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,650 up to £2,855,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£1,045,000£923
Detached1£755,000£1,002
Flats109£540,000£820
Semi-Detached1£500,000£540

10-year price trendmedian sale price in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£890,000£935,000
2017£685,000£850,000
2018£600,000£859,998
2019£600,000£830,000
2020£617,500£630,000
2021£679,250£820,000
2022£674,150£955,000
2023£580,200£770,000
2024£533,000£1,169,000
2025£540,000£1,092,500
2026£552,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,087£955
2017£986£959
2018£909£884
2019£888£800
2020£899£591
2021£926£860
2022£937£964
2023£824£776
2024£818£895
2025£812£1,067
2026£834
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for London Bridge & West Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 31, Ockham Building, 10, Limasol Street, London, SE16 3GEFlatsLeasehold£310,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 29, Costermonger Building, 10, Arts Lane, London, SE16 3GAFlatsLeasehold£540,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 28, Costermonger Building, 10, Arts Lane, London, SE16 3GAFlatsLeasehold£650,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 16, Costermonger Building, 10, Arts Lane, London, SE16 3GAFlatsLeasehold£625,000
05 Jun 202621, Old Town Hall Apartments, 19, Spa Road, London, SE16 3SAFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the SE16 3GB postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryKintore Way Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBoutcher Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy BermondseyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miUp FrontAbbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NPWalking directions to Up Front
0.2 miPriceWiseGrange Road, Southwark, SE1 3ALWalking directions to PriceWise
0.2 miCo-op FoodCrimscott Street, Southwark, SE1 5YQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco 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 3GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Noakes

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sam Dalton

London Bridge & West Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Selena Gray

London Bridge & West 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
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bermondsey EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004GE01033870
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3GB

Is SE16 3GB (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 3GB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3GB?

The median sale price around SE16 3GB in Bermondsey East is £550,000 (about £820 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 3GB?

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

What is the nearest station to SE16 3GB?

The closest station to SE16 3GB is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 716 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3GB?

SE16 3GB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 3GB is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Noakes (Liberal Democrats), Sam Dalton (Labour Party) and Selena Gray (Labour Party).