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SE16 4QR

St James'S Road

North Bermondsey

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Detailed insights for SE16 4QR

Overview

Postcode SE16 4QR 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 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King's Stairs Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from SE16 4QR.

Flood risk

Very low

Bermondsey East near SE16 4QR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 4QR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey
0.6 mi

2

Rotherhithe

Overground

Walking directions to Rotherhithe
0.7 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 4QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing's Stairs GardensMediumWalking directions to King's Stairs Gardens
0.4 miBermondsey Spa GardensSmallWalking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens
0.4 miShuttleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Shuttleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
13,514.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.38(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.49(-16%)
Other theft
11.9(+4%)
Theft from the person
11.24(+20%)
Public order
9.26(+37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
50.62%
Other White
54
16.77%
Other
17
5.28%
African
16
4.97%
Irish
15
4.66%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
51.94%
No qualifications
68
24.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.77%
Level 3 (A level)
17
6.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
31.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
30.61%
Owns outright
18
12.24%
Other social rented
17
11.56%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.88%
Total households: 147

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 4QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Flat 39, 30, St James'S Road, London, SE16 4QJFlatsLeasehold£430,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 9, 20, St James'S Road, London, SE16 4QJFlatsLeasehold£675,000
06 Nov 20251, Tranton Road, London, SE16 4SETerracedFreehold£525,000
14 Nov 202516, John Mckenna Walk, London, SE16 4SWTerracedFreehold£770,000
13 Aug 20258, John Mckenna Walk, London, SE16 4SWOtherFreehold£679,750

Schools

In the SE16 4QR postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 4QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Charter School BermondseyFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 4QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food150 Spa Road, London, SE16 4AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
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
0.2 miNatooraSouthwark, SE16 3AGWalking directions to Natoora
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 4QR, 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 004HE01033871
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 4QR

Is SE16 4QR (Bermondsey East) safe?

The area around SE16 4QR records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4QR?

The median sale price around SE16 4QR 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 4QR?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 4QR, including St James' Church of England Primary School (Good), The Charter School Bermondsey (Good) and Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 4QR?

The closest station to SE16 4QR is Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 150 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 4QR?

SE16 4QR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,585 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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