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

£1,100,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

£550,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Offers in the region of £915,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £760,000

Ivory House, London, E1W

£1,750,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

£1,350,000

Luna House, London, SE16

Offers in excess of £2,100,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £400,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Offers in the region of £750,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £475,000

Maltings Place, London, SE1

£765,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

£2,650,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

£950,000

Compass Court, London, SE1

£514,500

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

£1,450,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

£1,750,000

Hays Court, London, SE16

£500,000

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

£1,395,000

New Archers Court, London, SE16

Offers in excess of £800,000

Providence Square, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £2,500,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £600,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

£1,025,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

£600,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £700,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Offers in excess of £700,000

Boss House, London, SE1

£750,000

Lion Court, London, SE1

£450,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £800,000

Tempus Wharf, London, SE16

Offers in excess of £500,000

The Circle, London, SE1

£585,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £900,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

£500,000

The Circle, London, SE1

£975,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

£775,000

Lion Court, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £1,250,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £690,000

Thames Heights, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £700,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

£750,000

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16

£1,850,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Guide Price £1,315,000

Sanderling Lodge, London, E1W

Offers in excess of £700,000

Capstan Court, London, E1W

Offers in excess of £750,000

Boss House, London, SE1

£975,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

£2,000,000

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1

£795,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £1,750,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

£2,500,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

£685,000

Vesta Court, London, SE1

Guide Price £700,000

Globe Wharf, London, SE16

£1,600,000

Osprey Court, London, E1W

£700,000

Granary House, London, SE16

£595,000

Aberdour Street, London, SE1

£750,000

Knot House, London, SE1

£700,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Offers in excess of £600,000

Gun Wharf, London, E1W

£1,250,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

£1,400,000

Tower Bridge Wharf, London, E1W

Offers in excess of £3,000,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £950,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

£799,950

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Offers in excess of £1,250,000

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

£525,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

£800,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

£520,000

The Circle, London, SE1

£635,000

Aberdour Street, London, SE1

£770,000

Balmoral House, London, SE1

£800,000

Park Vista Tower, London, E1W

£535,000

Dovecote House, London, SE16

£1,450,000

Cashmere Wharf, London, E1W

Property to rent near Bermondsey

£635 per week

The Triangle, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

£635 per week

Millennium Square, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

£658 per week

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16

£600 per week

The Highway, Wapping, London, E1W

£715 per week

Admirals Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1

£415 per week

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16

£727 per week

Maidstone Mews, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

£635 per week

The Highway, Limehouse, London, E1W

£727 per week

Mill Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

£1,004 per week

Trafalgar Avenue, Bermondsey, London, SE15

£450 per week

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W

£519 per week

Mill Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

£750 per week

Brewery Square, Shad Thames, London, SE1

£681 per week

Spa Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16

£1,000 per week

Wapping High Street, Wapping, London, E1W

£750 per week

Torrington Place, Wapping, London, E1W

£923 per week

Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16

£796 per week

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1