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SE16 4PB

Cherry Garden Street

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 4PB

Overview

Postcode SE16 4PB is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Bermondsey East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 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 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,173 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.6%

Approximately 37.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from SE16 4PB.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE16 4PB 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 4PB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.4 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 4PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.2 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.4 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
19,763.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.53(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.55(+92%)
Theft from the person
36.99(+294%)
Robbery
18.19(+411%)
Other theft
15.16(+33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
44.8%
Other White
48
19.2%
Roma
26
10.4%
African
13
5.2%
Caribbean
8
3.2%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
46.95%
No qualifications
45
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.45%
Level 3 (A level)
14
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
37.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
29.6%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.6%
Owns outright
18
14.4%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 2026Flat 15, Cherry Garden House, Cherry Garden Street, London, SE16 4PEFlatsLeasehold£375,000
31 Mar 202655, West Lane, London, SE16 4PAFlatsLeasehold£340,000
29 May 2026Flat 20, Burton House, Cherry Garden Street, London, SE16 4PGFlatsLeasehold£355,000
29 May 2025Flat 2, Cranbourn House, Marigold Street, London, SE16 4PFFlatsLeasehold£342,500
06 Jun 202520, Wilson Grove, London, SE16 4PJTerracedFreehold£900,000

Schools

In the SE16 4PB postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 12 primary and 5 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 4PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miSecondaryThe Charter School BermondseyFree schools
0.3 miSecondarySt Michael's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 4PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.1 miKhun Ya Thai SupermarketJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4BGWalking directions to Khun Ya Thai 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 4PB, 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)Bermondsey EastE02000810
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 004DE01004023
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 4PB

Is SE16 4PB (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 4PB records about 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE16 4PB?

The median sale price around SE16 4PB 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 4PB?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 4PB, including Riverside Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and St Michael's Catholic College (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE16 4PB?

The closest station to SE16 4PB is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 272 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 4PB?

SE16 4PB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 4PB (Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE16 4PB 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).