Postcode SE16 3JH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leyton Square.
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.
South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from SE16 3JH.
South Bermondsey Central near SE16 3JH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leyton Square | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Square |
| 0.4 mi | Bird-in-Bush Park | Small | Walking directions to Bird-in-Bush Park |
| 0.3 mi | Paterson Park | Small | Walking directions to Paterson Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,280,000 | £664 |
| Terraced | 15 | £675,000 | £658 |
| Flats | 122 | £451,000 | £659 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 8, Culloden Close, London, SE16 3JH | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 6, Guild House, 393, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 3FN | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 60, Chancellor House, 395, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 3FP | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 77, Chancellor House, 395, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 3FP | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 76, Chancellor House, 395, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 3FP | Flats | Leasehold | £452,000 |
In the SE16 3JH postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 464-504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Grabo | Ruby Street, Southwark, SE15 1JS | Walking directions to Grabo |
| 0.3 mi | Local Unique Beers Wines & Spirits Ltd | 681 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JS | Walking directions to Local Unique Beers Wines & Spirits Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Angels Cuisine | 430-432 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG | Walking directions to Angels Cuisine |
| 0.3 mi | Ultima Milla | Glengall Road, Southwark, SE15 6FS | Walking directions to Ultima Milla |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE16 3JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexandra Austin
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Evelyn Akoto
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Livingstone
Old Kent Road - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 3JH 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.
The median sale price around SE16 3JH in South Bermondsey Central is £457,050 (about £659 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 3JH, including John Keats Primary School (Good), Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and Treasure House (London) CIC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 3JH is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 762 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 3JH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE16 3JH 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).