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SE16 3LU

South Bermondsey

Southwark

England / London / Southwark / South Bermondsey Central / South Bermondsey / SE16 3LU

Overview

Postcode SE16 3LU is located in a major urban area, within the South Bermondsey ward of Southwark in the London region , and forms part of the South Bermondsey Central area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Bermondsey Central is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Bermondsey Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

61.8%

Approximately 61.8% 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 of residents in South Bermondsey Central is £52,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from SE16 3LU.

Flood risk

Low

South Bermondsey Central near SE16 3LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

0.6 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miSouthwark ParkLarge
0.3 miPaterson ParkSmall
0.1 miShuttleworth ParkSmall

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £464,000 in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,900 up to £1,060,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats86£420,000
Semi-Detached1£950,000
Terraced19£690,000

10 years price trend in South Bermondsey

Schools

In the SE16 3LU postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGalleywall Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCity of London Academy (Southwark)Academy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miNisa Local78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB
0.2 miTesco Express186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RP
0.2 miSt. James Supermarket191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TX
0.2 miPremierIlderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU
0.3 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.