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SE16 4NU

Jamaica Road

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 4NU

Overview

Postcode SE16 4NU is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Canada Water area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year. The median sale price in North Bermondsey is £576,000 (around £779 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £451,000 and £795,000. The nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Canada Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,830 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Canada Water has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44%

Approximately 44.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Canada Water is £73,575 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from SE16 4NU.

Flood risk

Very low

Canada Water near SE16 4NU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 4NU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.3 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe
0.4 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 4NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.1 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.3 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
8,786.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.48(-35%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.36(-54%)
Theft from the person
10.61(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(-33%)
Drugs
4.99(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
32.24%
Other White
78
25.66%
African
30
9.87%
Other
17
5.59%
Arab
15
4.93%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
52.23%
No qualifications
37
14.98%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.07%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
44.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.1%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.69%
Owns outright
9
6.72%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.48%
Total households: 134

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price: £576,000
Price per sq ft: £779
Sales (last 12 months): 146
Typical range (middle 50%): £451K – £795K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £576,000 (about £779 per square foot) in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Bermondsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Terraced6£642,750£829
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats137£565,000£779

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Bermondsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£472,500£622,500
2017£572,500£721,250
2018£573,750£700,000
2019£561,750£590,000
2020£535,750£824,500
2021£550,000£777,500
2022£560,000£890,000
2023£587,500£925,000
2024£570,000£741,000
2025£570,000£947,500
2026£555,000£609,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£743£540
2017£870£633
2018£808£680
2019£809£668
2020£780£784
2021£829£761
2022£832£767
2023£801£803
2024£858£765
2025£807£742
2026£784£993
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Bermondsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 202657, Pynfolds, Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4NUFlatsLeasehold£375,000
05 Aug 2025252, Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BDOtherFreehold£50,000
23 May 202575, Kirby Estate, London, SE16 2EFFlatsLeasehold£293,500
01 Aug 2025Flat 4, Mission Point, 19, Paradise Street, London, SE16 4QDFlatsLeasehold£655,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 13, Cathay House, Cathay Street, London, SE16 4TSFlatsLeasehold£502,500

Schools

In the SE16 4NU postcode area, located within Canada Water, there are 12 primary and 6 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.

Nearby schools for SE16 4NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miSecondaryThe Charter School BermondseyFree schools
0.3 miPrimarySouthwark Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 4NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 4NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miKhun Ya Thai SupermarketJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4BGWalking directions to Khun Ya Thai Supermarket
0 miHappy FamilyWest Lane, Southwark, SE16 4NYWalking directions to Happy Family
0.1 miJalaram Supermarket2 West Lane, London, SE16 4NYWalking directions to Jalaram Supermarket
0.1 miRiver Supermarket208 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RTWalking directions to River Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 4NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francesco Guerrieri

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrickson Amechi Obanya

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

North Bermondsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardNorth BermondseyE05011106
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canada WaterE02000813
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 007DE01004034
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 4NU

Is SE16 4NU (Canada Water) safe?

The area around SE16 4NU records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE16 4NU?

The median sale price around SE16 4NU in North Bermondsey is £576,000 (about £779 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 4NU?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 4NU, including Riverside Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and Southwark Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE16 4NU?

The closest station to SE16 4NU is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 365 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 4NU?

SE16 4NU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 4NU (Canada Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 4NU is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Francesco Guerrieri (Liberal Democrats), Patrickson Amechi Obanya (Liberal Democrats) and Rachel Elizabeth Bentley (Liberal Democrats).