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SE16 3SN

Rouel Road

South Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 3SN

Overview

Postcode SE16 3SN 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 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 Bermondsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bermondsey Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Bermondsey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.5%

Approximately 61.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from SE16 3SN.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bermondsey Central near SE16 3SN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 3SN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.8 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.8 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 3SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.4 miPaterson ParkSmallWalking directions to Paterson Park
0.4 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
23,024.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.71(-14%)
Other theft
9.08(-21%)
Vehicle crime
9.08(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-74%)
Public order
6.41(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
39.47%
African
71
18.93%
Other White
56
14.93%
Other
26
6.93%
Arab
16
4.27%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
36.22%
No qualifications
75
24.04%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
74
60.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.03%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.66%
Owns outright
10
8.2%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025Flat D306, 5, Dockley Road, London, SE16 3AFFlatsLeasehold£625,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment B404, 134, Spa Road, London, SE16 3AEFlatsLeasehold£645,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 23, 130, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FLFlatsLeasehold£478,500
19 Jan 202631, Weightman House, 124A, Spa Road, London, SE16 3FGFlatsLeasehold£256,000
05 Nov 202597, Amina Way, London, SE16 3UHFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SE16 3SN postcode area, located within South Bermondsey Central, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 3SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy BermondseyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSpa School, BermondseyAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 3SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 3SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNatooraSouthwark, SE16 3AGWalking directions to Natoora
0.1 miCo-op Food150 Spa Road, London, SE16 4AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miKhadie Afro Foods LtdLinsey Street, Southwark, SE16 3YDWalking directions to Khadie Afro Foods Ltd
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalArts Lane, Southwark, SE16 3GAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express78 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3SN, 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 010AE01003977
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 3SN

Is SE16 3SN (South Bermondsey Central) safe?

The area around SE16 3SN records about 74 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 3SN?

The median sale price around SE16 3SN 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 3SN?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 3SN, including Harris Academy Bermondsey (Outstanding), St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and Spa School, Bermondsey (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 3SN?

The closest station to SE16 3SN is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 468 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 3SN?

SE16 3SN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,688 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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