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SE16 3GG

Woodmill Street

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 3GG

Overview

Postcode SE16 3GG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 7 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bermondsey East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.2%

Approximately 56.2% 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 rail, approximately 302 ft away from SE16 3GG.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE16 3GG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3GG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.7 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 3GG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.5 miLeathermarket GardensSmallWalking directions to Leathermarket Gardens
0.3 miTanner Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Tanner Street Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
20,365.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.76(+44%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-29%)
Theft from the person
11.8(+26%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+20%)
Burglary
8.99(+64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
30.54%
African
64
19.16%
Other White
39
11.68%
Caribbean
28
8.38%
Bangladeshi
16
4.79%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
48.18%
No qualifications
53
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.95%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.47%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
37.69%
Social rents from council
24
18.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10%
Owns outright
9
6.92%
Total households: 130

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 3GG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 20252, Woodmill Street, London, SE16 3GGFlatsLeasehold£725,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 31, Ockham Building, 10, Limasol Street, London, SE16 3GEFlatsLeasehold£310,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 213, 1, Haven Way, London, SE1 3FJFlatsLeasehold£395,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 210, 1, Haven Way, London, SE1 3FJFlatsLeasehold£351,500
15 Apr 2026Flat 420, 2, Haven Way, London, SE1 3FLFlatsLeasehold£560,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3GG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBoutcher Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3GG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUp FrontAbbey Street, Southwark, SE1 3NPWalking directions to Up Front
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
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 miASDA Express153 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LWWalking directions to ASDA 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 3GG, 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 004AE01003975
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3GG

Is SE16 3GG (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 3GG records about 80 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE16 3GG?

The median sale price around SE16 3GG 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 3GG?

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

What is the nearest station to SE16 3GG?

The closest station to SE16 3GG is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 746 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3GG?

SE16 3GG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 3GG 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).