About Bermondsey

Bermondsey is a town in Southwark, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Newington and The Borough.

School Ratings in Bermondsey

Families in Bermondsey have access to 940 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 £1.4M locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £926K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bermondsey

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Bermondsey, with 898 incidents recorded in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bermondsey

Bermondsey benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 9,314 sales

Average Price £1.38M
£450 — £448.5M
Detached £1.07M 11
Semi £970K 23
Terraced £1.03M 508
Flat £926K 8,053

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

417 Primary
100 Secondary
423 Other
Tower Bridge Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Grange Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Kintore Way Children's Centre Good 0.3 miles Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery Outstanding 0.3 miles Boutcher Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Snowsfields Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles St James' Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles St Michael's Catholic College Secondary 0.5 miles Beormund Primary School Outstanding 0.5 miles Harris Academy Bermondsey Secondary 0.5 miles St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School Secondary Good 0.5 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
7/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
2/10
14,733 Children (0-15) 13%
89,617 Working Age 79%
12,357 Older (60+) 11%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 47.5% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 45.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bermondsey 5,562 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

1,084 Violence & Sexual Offences
898 Other Theft
864 Theft from Person
755 Anti-Social Behaviour
513 Shoplifting
251 Drugs
242 Burglary
241 Public Order
234 Robbery
161 Criminal Damage & Arson
141 Vehicle Crime
100 Bicycle Theft
40 Other Crime
38 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan London Bridge and West Bermondsey Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

London Bridge Train Station 0.5 miles
Elephant And Castle Train Station 0.9 miles
South Bermondsey Train Station 1 miles
London Cannon Street Train Station 1 miles
Wapping Train Station 1 miles
Rotherhithe Train Station 1.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newington 0.6 miles The Borough 0.6 miles Walworth 0.9 miles St George in the East 0.9 miles Wapping 0.9 miles Rotherhithe 1.2 miles Camberwell 1.2 miles Whitechapel 1.2 miles Spitalfields 1.2 miles Shadwell 1.4 miles Ratcliff 1.4 miles Stepney 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Southwark
Ward Borough & Bankside
Constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Parish Southwark, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Bermondsey 8 people

Cyril Alden
Sport cyclist
English racing cyclist
George Canning
Athlete
British tug of war competitor (1889-1955)
Jamie Foreman
Actor
English actor
Julie Rogers
Singer
English pop singer
Michael Barrymore
Actor
Comedian, actor, television presenter, broadcaster
Sidney Morgan
Screenwriter
film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor (1874-1946)
Steve White
Drummer
English drummer
Tommy Steele
Actor
British entertainer

Streets in SE1 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Gardens 1 Abbey Street 9 Abbots Lane 1 Abercorn Way 1 Aberdour Street 3 Abingdon Close 1 Acanthus Drive 1 Achilles Close 3 Ainsdale Drive 1 Alaska Street 1 Albert Embankment 22 Alice Street 2 Alma Grove 3 Alscot Road 8 Alscot Way 3 Aquinas Street 2 Arch Street 4 Archie Street 2 Ash Avenue 2 Avocet Close 1 Avon Place 5 Avondale Square 16 Avonmouth Street 2 Bacon Grove 2 Balaclava Road 4 Bankside 2 Barge House Street 3 Barkham Terrace 2 Barnham Street 2 Bartholomew Street 1

Postcodes in SE1 50 shown View all postcodes

SE1 0AA SE1 0AB SE1 0AD SE1 0AE SE1 0AG SE1 0AH SE1 0AJ SE1 0AL SE1 0AN SE1 0AP SE1 0AQ SE1 0AR SE1 0AS SE1 0AT SE1 0AX SE1 0BB SE1 0BD SE1 0BE SE1 0BF SE1 0BH SE1 0BJ SE1 0BL SE1 0BQ SE1 0BS SE1 0BU SE1 0BW SE1 0BX SE1 0BZ SE1 0DB SE1 0DE SE1 0DF SE1 0DG SE1 0DH SE1 0DL SE1 0DN SE1 0DP SE1 0DQ SE1 0DT SE1 0DW SE1 0DY SE1 0EA SE1 0EB SE1 0ED SE1 0EF SE1 0EH SE1 0EL SE1 0EN SE1 0EP SE1 0EQ SE1 0ER