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

Hermitage Waterside, London, E1W
£600,000

Hermitage Waterside, London, E1W

The Boathouse, London, SE1
£2,350,000

The Boathouse, London, SE1

Meridian Court, London, SE16
£450,000

Meridian Court, London, SE16

Cardamom Building, London, SE1
£1,350,000

Cardamom Building, London, SE1

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16
£775,000

Tunnel Wharf, London, SE16

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

Granary House, London, SE16

Dovecote House, London, SE16
£550,000

Dovecote House, London, SE16

Knot House, London, SE1
£785,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Long Lane, London, SE1
£850,000

Long Lane, London, SE1

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

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Luna House, London, SE16
£1,500,000

Luna House, London, SE16

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £3,000,000

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

Knot House, London, SE1
£475,000

Knot House, London, SE1

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£700,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Boss House, London, SE1
£850,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Setchell Way, London, SE1
Offers in excess of £475,000

Setchell Way, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£795,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1
£775,000

Fennel Apartments, London, SE1

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Globe Wharf, London, SE16
£725,000

Globe Wharf, London, SE16

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

Springalls Wharf Apartments, London, SE16

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

Butlers Wharf Building, London, SE1

Spice Quay Heights, London, SE1
£750,000

Spice Quay Heights, London, SE1

Anise Building, London, SE1
£875,000

Anise Building, London, SE1

Hays Court, London, SE16
£750,000

Hays Court, London, SE16

Curlew Street, London, SE1
£30,000

Curlew Street, London, SE1

Old Town Hall Apartments, London, SE16
£975,000

Old Town Hall Apartments, London, SE16

Aberdour Street, London, SE1
£635,000

Aberdour Street, London, SE1

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1
£775,000

Vogans Mill Wharf, London, SE1

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

New Concordia Wharf, London, SE1

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

Vanilla & Sesame Court, London, SE1

Balmoral House, London, SE1
£770,000

Balmoral House, London, SE1

Boss House, London, SE1
£750,000

Boss House, London, SE1

Capacity House, London, SE1
£700,000

Capacity House, London, SE1

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

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W

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

Cinnabar Wharf Central, London, E1W

Sanderling Lodge, London, E1W
£2,300,000

Sanderling Lodge, London, E1W

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W
Offers in excess of £1,600,000

Millers Wharf House, London, E1W

Wapping Lane, E1W
£550,000

Wapping Lane, E1W

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W
£625,000

Cinnabar Wharf West, London, E1W

Wapping High Street, E1W
£1,200,000

Wapping High Street, E1W

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W
£690,000

Halcyon Wharf, London, E1W

Property to rent near Bermondsey

3 Jardine Road, Wapping, London, E1W
£600 per week

3 Jardine Road, Wapping, London, E1W

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£650 per week

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Tower Bridge Wharf, Wapping, London, E1W
£850 per week

Tower Bridge Wharf, Wapping, London, E1W

Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
£519 per week

Rotherhithe Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16

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

Mill Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£577 per week

Shad Thames, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Scott Sufferance Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£462 per week

Scott Sufferance Wharf, Shad Thames, London, SE1

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£854 per week

East Lane, Shad Thames, London, SE16

Mill Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£650 per week

Mill Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£462 per week

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16

King Stairs Close, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
£1,750 per week

King Stairs Close, Rotherhithe, London, SE16

Trinity Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£595 per week

Trinity Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Queen Elizabeth Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1
£981 per week

Queen Elizabeth Street, Tower Bridge, London, SE1

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16
£508 per week

Bermondsey Wall West, Shad Thames, London, SE16

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W
£1,975 per week

Wapping Wall, Wapping, London, E1W

Coriander Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1
£692 per week

Coriander Court, Shad Thames, London, SE1