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SE16 4PZ

Butterfield Close

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 4PZ

Overview

Postcode SE16 4PZ is located in a major urban area, within the North Bermondsey ward 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 nearest station is Bermondsey, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King's Stairs Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

30%

Approximately 30.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from SE16 4PZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE16 4PZ 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 Bermondsey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 4PZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.4 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping
0.5 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 4PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.4 miWapping GardensSmallWalking directions to Wapping Gardens
0.3 miWapping Rose GardensSmallWalking directions to Wapping Rose Gardens

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
11,245.8 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
133
39.58%
Other White
49
14.58%
African
33
9.82%
Roma
28
8.33%
Chinese
24
7.14%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
57.5%
No qualifications
48
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.86%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.64%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
33.08%
Social rents from council
39
30%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20%
Owns outright
22
16.92%
Total households: 130

Property prices in North Bermondsey

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£777
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£441K – £748K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £777 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
Terraced7£712,500£665
Detached1£645,000£1,070
Semi-Detached2£608,500£562
Flats124£552,500£795

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£565,000£900,000
2026£497,500
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£695
2026£789
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 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202630, Emba Street, London, SE16 4PLFlatsLeasehold£454,000
11 May 202696, Bermondsey Wall East, London, SE16 4TYDetachedFreehold£645,000
06 Jun 202520, Wilson Grove, London, SE16 4PJTerracedFreehold£900,000
30 Jun 2025154, Bermondsey Wall East, London, SE16 4TTTerracedFreehold£1,195,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 8, Fountain House, Bermondsey Wall East, London, SE16 4UAFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SE16 4PZ postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Michael's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe Charter School BermondseyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 4PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFranks Self ServiceJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4SJWalking directions to Franks Self Service
0.1 miLocal ExpressJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RZWalking directions to Local Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalJamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miHappy FamilyWest Lane, Southwark, SE16 4NYWalking directions to Happy Family
0.2 miRiver Supermarket208 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4RTWalking directions to River 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 4PZ, 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 Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 4PZ

Is SE16 4PZ (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 4PZ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE16 4PZ?

The median sale price around SE16 4PZ in Bermondsey East is £570,000 (about £777 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 4PZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 4PZ, including Riverside Primary School (Good), St Michael's Catholic College and The Charter School Bermondsey (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 4PZ?

The closest station to SE16 4PZ is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 231 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 4PZ?

SE16 4PZ 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 4PZ (Bermondsey East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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