Postcode SE16 3LL is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey area 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 median sale price in South Bermondsey is £422,500 (around £657 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £340,313 and £600,000. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.
South Bermondsey East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,635 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 56 ft away from SE16 3LL.
South Bermondsey East near SE16 3LL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.4 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 | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bramcote Nature | Small | Walking directions to Bramcote Nature |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £657 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,067,040.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 23 | £735,000 | £817 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £655,000 | £811 |
| Flats | 86 | £383,750 | £607 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £343,000 | £540,000 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £640,000 |
| 2018 | £332,500 | £710,000 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £605,000 |
| 2020 | £373,000 | £657,500 |
| 2021 | £350,500 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | £427,500 | £630,008 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £780,000 |
| 2024 | £388,500 | £700,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £756,250 |
| 2026 | £347,500 | £712,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £609 | £678 |
| 2017 | £658 | £745 |
| 2018 | £633 | £716 |
| 2019 | £605 | £717 |
| 2020 | £632 | £711 |
| 2021 | £637 | £762 |
| 2022 | £632 | £787 |
| 2023 | £644 | £780 |
| 2024 | £660 | £742 |
| 2025 | £637 | £752 |
| 2026 | £588 | £843 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, Dower Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2BF | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Flat 38, Chamberlain Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 23, Chamberlain Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 50, Chamberlain Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 26, Chamberlain Court, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 |
In the SE16 3LL postcode area, located within South Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2019. | |
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cavendish School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Cavendish School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ilderton Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Ilderton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 3LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.1 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 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 3LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Bates
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Fatmata Bah
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Sunny Lambe
South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE16 3LL 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE16 3LL in South Bermondsey is £422,500 (about £657 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 3LL, including Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy (Outstanding), Cavendish School (Good) and Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 3LL is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 112 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 3LL 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 Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 3LL is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Bates (Labour Party), Fatmata Bah (Labour Party) and Sunny Lambe (Labour Party).