Postcode SE16 4SW 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 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year. The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwark Park.
Bermondsey East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Bermondsey East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.7% 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.
The average income per household in Bermondsey East is £66,898 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from SE16 4SW.
Bermondsey East near SE16 4SW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bermondsey located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Bermondsey | Jubilee | Walking directions to Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross | Overground, Southeastern | Walking directions to New Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southwark Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwark Park |
| 0.4 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 in North Bermondsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 136 | £594,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £947,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Bermondsey
In the SE16 4SW postcode area, located within Bermondsey East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 4SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Express | Jamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4RZ | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 150 Spa Road, London, SE16 4AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Franks Self Service | Jamaica Road, Southwark, SE16 4SJ | Walking directions to Franks Self Service |
| 0.2 mi | Natoora | Dockley Road, Southwark, SE16 3FJ | Walking directions to Natoora |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Southwark, SE16 2HY | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.