Postcode SE16 3JZ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
South Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Bermondsey East is £54,492 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 24 ft away from SE16 3JZ.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 3JZ 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bramcote Nature | Small | Walking directions to Bramcote Nature |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 19, Ablett Street, London, SE16 3BL | Terraced | Freehold | £456,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, Dower Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2BF | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat P, 15, Eugenia Road, London, SE16 2RU | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 11, Avebury Court, 12, Debnams Road, London, SE16 2AX | Flats | Leasehold | £408,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 13, Warlingham House, Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE16 3JZ postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.2 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 3JZ, 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 3JZ records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE16 3JZ in South Bermondsey East 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 3JZ, including Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding), Galleywall Primary School (Outstanding) and Cavendish School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE16 3JZ is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 51 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 3JZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,635 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 3JZ 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).