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Guide to living in Bermondsey

Once home to Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, the cobbled streets of Bermondsey make up a charming, well-connected riverside area located close to Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge. Within walking distance of the city, it has become a popular destination due to its renowned schools, delicious restaurants, independent shops, and well-known art galleries. 

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About Bermondsey

Neighbouring Tower Bridge, Bermondsey Street has become one of London’s top locations. The area has become a haven for independent, trendy and boutique companies from the tech sector, attracting many designers, artists, and other creative professionals. 

Properties in Bermondsey Street

There are several modern developments and period houses around Bermondsey Street. The uniqueness of the period warehouse properties, along with the easy transport links, are what draws many people to the area.  

It is quite rare to come across a house available for sale or rent which is not split into flats. Such properties are typically three to four storey buildings with beautiful roof terraces. 

Living in Bermondsey, London food

The area boasts a fantastic network of independent restaurants, bars, coffee shops, craft beer pubs, and markets like Vinegar Yard and the famous Maltby Street Market.  

Contemporary Art Galleries 

Bermondsey has become known as one of London’s greatest neighbourhoods for enjoying the city’s diverse art-scene, with many galleries having established themselves in recent times. And with London Bridge’s Tate Modern within walking distance, it’s the ideal neighbourhood for art lovers. 

Notable galleries in the area include, Bermondsey Gallery and VITRINE. 

Green space 

Bermondsey encompasses the beautiful Southwark Park, Tanner Street Park, Burgess Park and Bermondsey Spa Gardens – these are just a handful of Bermondsey’s wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy rare moments of tranquillity in busy South London.


Transport links and National Rail stations 

Bermondsey is well connected to the rest of the city with various public transport options, including London Bridge station, South Bermondsey station, Bermondsey tube station, and Surrey Quays tube station, located on the edge of Southwark Park. 

Schools

Bermondsey encompasses numerous primary and secondary schools that offer outstanding education options. Primary schools in the area include Grange Primary School and Southwark Park Primary School. Secondary schools include the City of London Academy and Harris Academy. 

Living in Bermondsey – FAQ 

What types of flats are available near Bermondsey? 

Bermondsey has a mix of single-bedroom apartments, period houses, and modern housing developments such as London Square.  

Is Bermondsey considered east London? 

Bermondsey lies within the SE1 postcode and is considered South East London. Nearby areas include Butler’s Wharf, Tower Bridge, Bermondsey Square, Maltby Street, Bond Street, and London City Pier. 

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Property for sale near Bermondsey

Riverside Mansions, London, E1W
£575,000

Riverside Mansions, London, E1W

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £900,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£850,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Vesta Court, London, SE1
£725,000

Vesta Court, London, SE1

China Wharf, London, SE1
£1,150,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

Devon Mansions, London, SE1
£495,000

Devon Mansions, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£875,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

New Archers Court, London, SE16
£1,395,000

New Archers Court, London, SE16

Merchant Court, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £700,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Burr Close, London, E1W
£500,000

Burr Close, London, E1W

Long Lane, London, SE1
£850,000

Long Lane, London, SE1

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,300,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

The Triangle, London, SE1
£700,000

The Triangle, London, SE1

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1
£775,000

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1

Compass Court, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £1,000,000

Compass Court, London, SE1

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W
£525,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

The Circle, London, SE1
£550,000

The Circle, London, SE1

Capital Wharf, London, E1W
£1,200,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Hays Court, London, SE16
£1,750,000

Hays Court, London, SE16

Lion Court, London, SE1
£800,000

Lion Court, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £800,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Meridian Court, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £425,000

Meridian Court, London, SE16

China Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in the region of £795,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
£850,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,500,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£765,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Balmoral House, London, SE1
£770,000

Balmoral House, London, SE1

Gun Wharf, London, E1W
£650,000

Gun Wharf, London, E1W

Providence Square, London, SE1
£850,000

Providence Square, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
£795,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Capital Wharf, London, E1W
£1,250,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Haven Way, London, SE1
Guide Price £385,000

Haven Way, London, SE1

Thames Heights, London, SE1
£485,000

Thames Heights, London, SE1

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W
£850,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

Cashmere Wharf, London, E1W
£1,450,000

Cashmere Wharf, London, E1W

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
£995,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Aberdour Street, London, SE1
£635,000

Aberdour Street, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£835,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£2,850,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Trafalgar Court, London, E1W
£850,000

Trafalgar Court, London, E1W

Dovecote House, London, SE16
£550,000

Dovecote House, London, SE16

Knot House, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £750,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Tower Bridge Buildings, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £625,000

Tower Bridge Buildings, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,295,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16
£775,000

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W
£1,500,000

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £2,000,000

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1
£1,500,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£1,950,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£800,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £3,000,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£1,350,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Knot House, London, SE1
£475,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,750,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

Granary House, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £700,000

Granary House, London, SE16

Boss House, London, SE1
£735,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W
Guide Price £900,000

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£690,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Property to rent near Bermondsey

Wapping High Street, West Wapping , London, E1W
£595 per week

Wapping High Street, West Wapping , London, E1W

Caraway Apartments, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£692 per week

Caraway Apartments, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Prusoms Island, Wapping, London, E1W
£425 per week

Prusoms Island, Wapping, London, E1W

Three Oak Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£600 per week

Three Oak Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Antonine Heights, Bermondsey, London, SE1
£981 per week

Antonine Heights, Bermondsey, London, SE1

Shad Thames, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£550 per week

Shad Thames, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W
£800 per week

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£854 per week

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Boss Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£588 per week

Boss Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£554 per week

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£785 per week

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£450 per week

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16

King Stairs Close, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
£1,650 per week

King Stairs Close, Rotherhithe, London, SE16