Bermondsey on the map
Location in Greater LondonBermondsey sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bermondsey
In Greater London, Bermondsey is a town. Addresses here fall under the SE1 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Newington and The Borough.
Around 70,026 people live in Bermondsey, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bermondsey sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bermondsey
Families in Bermondsey have access to 944 local schools. Coin Street Family & Children's Centre, Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre and Oasis Academy South Bank are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bermondsey
Homes sell for an average of £1.3M locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £903K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bermondsey
Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bermondsey, with 1138 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bermondsey
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bermondsey around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.
Healthcare in Bermondsey
There are 242 GP surgeries within three miles of Bermondsey, the nearest being Gp Dermatology Service (concordia) (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Bermondsey
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Property Prices 8,970 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SE1 postcode area.
Household Income in Bermondsey ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bermondsey is approximately £74,785 a year before tax, 35% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £55,131. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £55,131.
Businesses in Bermondsey ONS 2025
There are approximately 7,628 active businesses based in Bermondsey, around 109 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 74% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 565 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bermondsey IMD 2025
Deprivation levels in Bermondsey are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.
Crime in Bermondsey 6,039 crimes · May 2026
Crime figures for Bermondsey are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bermondsey
Of the 31,567 households in and around Bermondsey, 25% are owned, 37% are socially rented and 38% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bermondsey.