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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

Kennet Street, London, E1W
£1,000,000

Kennet Street, London, E1W

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1
£550,000

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W
£700,000

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W

China Wharf, London, SE1
Guide Price £700,000

China Wharf, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£775,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1
Guide Price £850,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

Tamarind Court, London, SE1
£900,000

Tamarind Court, London, SE1

Tower Bridge Wharf, London, E1W
£525,000

Tower Bridge Wharf, London, E1W

Merchant Court, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £650,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

New Tannery Way, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £495,000

New Tannery Way, London, SE1

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

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£750,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Douthwaite Square, London, E1W
£850,000

Douthwaite Square, London, E1W

Burr Close, London, E1W
£385,000

Burr Close, London, E1W

Falconet Court, London, E1W
£550,000

Falconet Court, London, E1W

Hermitage Court, London, E1W
£625,000

Hermitage Court, London, E1W

President Drive, London, E1W
£975,000

President Drive, London, E1W

Monck House, London, SE1
£550,000

Monck House, London, SE1

Monck House, London, SE1
£450,000

Monck House, London, SE1

Cole Street, London, SE1
Guide Price £900,000

Cole Street, London, SE1

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£650,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Walker House, London, SE1
£600,000

Walker House, London, SE1

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £800,000

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W
£5,500,000

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W

Tanner Street, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £970,000

Tanner Street, London, SE1

Free Trade Wharf, London, E1W
£500,000

Free Trade Wharf, London, E1W

Globe Wharf, London, SE16
Guide Price £600,000

Globe Wharf, London, SE16

Cole Street, London, SE1
£850,000

Cole Street, London, SE1

Thames Heights, London, SE1
£650,000

Thames Heights, London, SE1

Lion Court, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £725,000

Lion Court, London, SE1

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
£895,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Saffron Wharf, London, SE1
£1,600,000

Saffron Wharf, London, SE1

Pier Head, London, E1W
£425,000

Pier Head, London, E1W

Lion Court, London, SE1
£750,000

Lion Court, London, SE1

Capital Wharf, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £1,000,000

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Cole Street, London, SE1
£400,000

Cole Street, London, SE1

Monck House, London, SE1
£775,000

Monck House, London, SE1

Cole Street, London, SE1
£595,000

Cole Street, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £600,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Jacana Court, London, E1W
£1,225,000

Jacana Court, London, E1W

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£1,850,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1
£900,000

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1

Spice Quay Heights, London, SE1
£1,195,000

Spice Quay Heights, London, SE1

New Archers Court, London, SE16
Guide Price £1,250,000

New Archers Court, London, SE16

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1
£1,650,000

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

Park Street, London, SE1
£2,250,000

Park Street, London, SE1

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1
£2,250,000

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Free Trade Wharf, London, E1W
£480,000

Free Trade Wharf, London, E1W

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1
£475,000

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

The Circle, London, SE1
Guide Price £700,000

The Circle, London, SE1

Axis Court, London, SE16
£625,000

Axis Court, London, SE16

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£525,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

River View Heights, London, SE16
Guide Price £700,000

River View Heights, London, SE16

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £650,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £3,000,000

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £550,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Cardamom Building, London, SE1
Guide Price £700,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£500,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Maltby Street, London, SE1
£800,000

Maltby Street, London, SE1

Calico House, London, SE1
£895,000

Calico House, London, SE1

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1
£780,000

Tea Trade Wharf, London, SE1

Millennium Square, London, SE1
£685,000

Millennium Square, London, SE1

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £1,750,000

New Crane Wharf, London, E1W

Compass House, London, E1W
£430,000

Compass House, London, E1W

Waterman Way, London, E1W
£950,000

Waterman Way, London, E1W

Knot House, London, SE1
£450,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Codling Close, London, E1W
£550,000

Codling Close, London, E1W

Property to rent near Bermondsey

Eagle Wharf Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£575 per week

Eagle Wharf Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Thames Heights 52-54 Gainsford Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£658 per week

Thames Heights 52-54 Gainsford Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£658 per week

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Wapping Lane, Wapping, London, E1W
£650 per week

Wapping Lane, Wapping, London, E1W

Earls Way, London Bridge, London, SE1
£1,050 per week

Earls Way, London Bridge, London, SE1

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£773 per week

Tea Trade Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Trafalgar Avenue, Bermondsey, London, SE15
£1,038 per week

Trafalgar Avenue, Bermondsey, London, SE15

Earls Way, London Bridge, London, SE1
£1,038 per week

Earls Way, London Bridge, London, SE1

4 Deacon Street, London, SE17
£773 per week

4 Deacon Street, London, SE17

Sanderling Lodge, Wapping, London, E1W
£808 per week

Sanderling Lodge, Wapping, London, E1W