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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.  

View of restaurants on Bermondsey Street with the Shard in the background

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

Free Trade Wharf, London, E1W
£450,000

Free Trade Wharf, London, E1W

Kennet Street, London, E1W
£1,000,000

Kennet Street, London, E1W

Thames Heights, London, SE1
£600,000

Thames Heights, London, SE1

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1
£1,100,000

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1

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

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1

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

Butlers & Colonial Wharf, London, SE1

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1
£500,000

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £600,000

Eagle Wharf Court, London, SE1

Calico House, London, SE1
£895,000

Calico House, London, SE1

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1
£600,000

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

Mission Point, London, SE16
Offers in the region of £625,000

Mission Point, London, SE16

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

Capital Wharf, London, E1W

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1
£850,000

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1

Tamarind Court, London, SE1
£900,000

Tamarind Court, London, SE1

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1
£450,000

Ginger Apartments, London, SE1

Codling Close, London, E1W
£550,000

Codling Close, London, E1W

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£600,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Globe Wharf, London, SE16
£900,000

Globe Wharf, London, SE16

Saffron Wharf, London, SE1
Guide Price £1,500,000

Saffron Wharf, London, SE1

New Archers Court, London, SE16
Offers in excess of £1,000,000

New Archers Court, London, SE16

Leeward Court, London, E1W
£550,000

Leeward Court, London, E1W

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
£1,200,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1
£450,000

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1
£1,350,000

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1

Ivory House, London, E1W
£2,500,000

Ivory House, London, E1W

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

China Wharf, London, SE1

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1
£550,000

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1

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

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

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

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Millennium Square, London, SE1
£685,000

Millennium Square, London, SE1

Monck House, London, SE1
£550,000

Monck House, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£775,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Cole Street, London, SE1
£850,000

Cole Street, London, SE1

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

Spice Quay Heights, London, SE1

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

Anchor Brewhouse, London, SE1

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Park Street, London, SE1
£2,250,000

Park Street, London, SE1

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

Caraway Apartments, London, SE1

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

Tanner Street, London, SE1

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£600,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W
£700,000

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W

Burr Close, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £350,000

Burr Close, London, E1W

The Circle, London, SE1
£700,000

The Circle, London, SE1

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

River View Heights, London, SE16

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

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £600,000

Cinnamon Wharf, London, SE1

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

New Tannery Way, London, SE1

Cole Street, London, SE1
£400,000

Cole Street, London, SE1

Fleming House, London, SE16
Guide Price £400,000

Fleming House, London, SE16

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£700,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

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

Hermitage Court, London, E1W
£625,000

Hermitage Court, London, E1W

President Drive, London, E1W
£975,000

President Drive, London, E1W

Merchant Court, London, E1W
£650,000

Merchant Court, London, E1W

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W
£5,500,000

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W

Lion Court, London, SE1
£750,000

Lion Court, London, SE1

Axis Court, London, SE16
£625,000

Axis Court, London, SE16

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

Olivers Wharf, London, E1W

Compass House, London, E1W
£430,000

Compass House, London, E1W

Waterman Way, London, E1W
£950,000

Waterman Way, London, E1W

Property to rent near Bermondsey

Wapping Lane, Wapping, London, E1W
£625 per week

Wapping Lane, Wapping, London, E1W

Shad Thames, London, SE1
£750 per week

Shad Thames, London, SE1

Meridian Court, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£531 per week

Meridian Court, Shad Thames, London, SE16

Curlew Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£692 per week

Curlew Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Prospect Place, Wapping, London, E1W
£575 per week

Prospect Place, Wapping, London, E1W

Compass Court, 39 Shad Thames, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£808 per week

Compass Court, 39 Shad Thames, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Caraway Apartments, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£575 per week

Caraway Apartments, Shad Thames, London, SE1

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

Trafalgar Avenue, Bermondsey, London, SE15