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SE16 3JB

Sherwood Gardens

Old Kent Road

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Overview

Postcode SE16 3JB 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 Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from SE16 3JB.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey Central near SE16 3JB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3JB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.8 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.9 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 3JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLeyton SquareSmallWalking directions to Leyton Square
0.5 miBird-in-Bush ParkSmallWalking directions to Bird-in-Bush Park
0.2 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
12,624.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.85(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-11%)
Other theft
7.09(-38%)
Burglary
5.84(+7%)
Theft from the person
5(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
41.3%
Other White
43
15.58%
African
29
10.51%
Chinese
23
8.33%
Other Asian
16
5.8%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
54.55%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.69%
No qualifications
26
11.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
31.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
30.28%
Shared ownership
29
26.61%
Owns outright
11
10.09%
Social rents from council
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 5, Winter Lodge, 1, Fern Walk, London, SE16 3JDFlatsLeasehold£191,570
30 Mar 2026Flat 7, Winter Lodge, 1, Fern Walk, London, SE16 3JDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
16 Dec 2025Flat 9, Winter Lodge, 1, Fern Walk, London, SE16 3JDFlatsLeasehold£295,000
26 Sept 20257, Weybridge Court, London, SE16 3JFTerracedFreehold£543,000
19 Dec 20257, Sherwood Gardens, London, SE16 3JATerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the SE16 3JB postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Keats Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCity of London Academy (Southwark)Academy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miNisa Local78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremierIlderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miGraboRuby Street, Southwark, SE15 1JSWalking directions to Grabo
0.3 miAngels Cuisine430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AGWalking directions to Angels Cuisine

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 3JB, 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 CentralE02000816
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 010CE01004038
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3JB

Is SE16 3JB (South Bermondsey Central) safe?

The area around SE16 3JB records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE16 3JB?

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

What schools are near SE16 3JB?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 3JB, including John Keats Primary School (Good), Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 3JB?

The closest station to SE16 3JB is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 692 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3JB?

SE16 3JB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE16 3JB 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).