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SE16 3LX

Anchor Street

South Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 3LX

Overview

Postcode SE16 3LX 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 average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in South Bermondsey Central is £65,875 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 203 ft away from SE16 3LX.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey Central near SE16 3LX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.5 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.6 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 3LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.3 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.1 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
450
Population density
6,828.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.2(-22%)
Vehicle crime
9.38(0%)
Public order
6.91(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.93(-78%)
Burglary
4.94(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
32.29%
African
80
17.82%
Other White
69
15.37%
Chinese
28
6.24%
Caribbean
27
6.01%
Total population: 449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
45.76%
No qualifications
59
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
38.71%
Social rents from council
43
23.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
17.2%
Shared ownership
23
12.37%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.45%
Total households: 186

Property prices in South Bermondsey

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£332K – £597K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) in South Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £1,067,040.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£745,000£792
Semi-Detached1£669,000£818
Flats74£378,000£619

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£396,000£756,250
2026£341,500£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£735
2026£600£838
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Bermondsey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 21, Southwell House, Anchor Street, London, SE16 3LXFlatsLeasehold£365,000
15 Aug 202541, Anchor Street, London, SE16 3LTFlatsLeasehold£341,250
28 Aug 2025Flat 16, Ramsfort House, Manor Estate, London, SE16 3NZFlatsLeasehold£410,000
02 May 2025Flat 5, Hambley House, Manor Estate, London, SE16 3NRFlatsLeasehold£380,000
22 Sept 20251 - 11, Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PBOtherFreehold£11,900,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3LX
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

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miIceland222-226 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RWWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSainsbury's193-221 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miTesco Express186-188 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3RPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSt. James Supermarket191 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TXWalking directions to St. James Supermarket

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 3LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Bates

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Fatmata Bah

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sunny Lambe

South Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardSouth BermondseyE05011116
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Bermondsey CentralE02000816
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 010BE01004037
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3LX

Is SE16 3LX (South Bermondsey Central) safe?

The area around SE16 3LX 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 3LX?

The median sale price around SE16 3LX in South Bermondsey Central is £410,000 (about £655 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 3LX?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 3LX, including Galleywall Primary School (Outstanding), City of London Academy (Southwark) (Good) and Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 3LX?

The closest station to SE16 3LX is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 545 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3LX?

SE16 3LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,888 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 3LX 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).