Living in Bermondsey

Located in South East London, Bermondsey is a trendy area that has seen major regeneration in recent years. It is a hub for young people, known for its warehouse conversions, artisan street food and it’s huge number of microbreweries. It is becoming an increasingly popular place to live for young professionals. 

Area Key Takeouts

Bars

Excellent travel connections

Welcoming community

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Bermondsey in a snapshot

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Bermondsey is located in the London borough of Southwark. It’s southeast of Charing Cross and to the north is Wapping, across the River Thames. 

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Bermondsey is situated in Zone 2 and runs on the jubilee line. It takes approximately half an hour to get to central London.

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Bermondsey also has an impressive array of historical attractions, including the HMS Belfast, the iconic Tower Bridge and the Fashion and Textile Museum. 

Demographic

Young Professionals

Attributes

Restaurants, Bars, Transport links, Green Spaces

Safety

Bermondsey is considered to be a reasonably safe place to live. As it’s become a more popular residential area, Bermondsey has a welcoming, community feel to it. 

Welcome to Bermondsey

An up and coming neighbourhood with an abundance of bars, restaurants and historical attractions, here are our top picks for living in Bermondsey.

Attempt the Bermondsey beer mile

 A favourite weekend pastime for residents of the area is completing the Bermondsey beer mile. Start at Maltby Street Market to line your stomach before heading to the mile long street by the Bermondsey arches. Here you’ll find seventeen micro breweries that open for a few hours on Saturday afternoons. You can sample a few of the drinks on offer or if you’re feeling really ambitious you can attempt all seventeen! 

Explore Bermondsey's green spaces

Despite being a fairly urban area, Bermondsey has a number of attractive gardens and parks. Head to the Leathermarket garden for views of the shard, surrounded by cherry blossom trees. Alternatively there’s Bermondsey Spa garden or Southwark park, which covers 63 acres and is filled with tulips in the summer. 

Visit the Fashion and Textiles Museum

If you’re a lover of fashion and design, the Fashion and Textiles museum should be on the top of your list. The museum showcases contemporary fashion and textile design, as well as creative and engaging exhibitions. They also host educational courses, talks, events and workshops. 

Bermondsey

Amenities

Supermarket
Tesco Express , Sainsbury’s Local
Gyms
Pure Gym , Muscle Ball Gym , CrossFit Bermondsey

Universities

London South Bank University

Transport Links

Train Station
South Bermondsey
Tube Station
Bermondsey Tube Station
Bus Services
47, 188, 381, C10, N199, N381, P12

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£3,200

Halls

£936

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£110

Per month

Wi-Fi

£32

Per month

Council Tax

£1,164.14

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£4

Gym membership

£35

Weekly food shop

£25

The best spots in Bermondsey

For Coffee

Hej Coffee

An independent coffee spot in the heart of Bermondsey.

For Brunch

Watch House

An attractive cafe serving a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. 

For Dinner

Flour and Grape

Delicious, freshly made egg pasta. 

For Drinks

Jensen’s Gin Distillery

A much loved local favourite, serving homemade gin. 

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Frequently asked questions about Bermondsey

Is living in Bermondsey safe?

Bermondsey is considered to be a reasonably safe place to live. As it’s become a more popular residential area, Bermondsey has a welcoming, community feel to it. 

What London borough is Bermondsey in?

Bermondsey is located in the London borough of Southwark. It’s southeast of Charing Cross and to the north is Wapping across the River Thames. 

What travel Zone is Bermondsey in?

Bermondsey is situated in Zone 2 and runs on the jubilee line. It takes approximately half an hour to get to central London.

What is the Bermondsey postcode?

The most common start of the postcode for Bermondsey is SE16.

How much does Council Tax cost in Bermondsey?

In the borough of Southwark, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £1,164.14 per year.

What is the average price of rent in Bermondsey?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Bermondsey property is £3,200 per month.

What are the neighbouring areas to Bermondsey?

  • Peckham
  • Vauxhall
  • Elephant and Castle

Is Bermondsey expensive?

Like most areas in London, living and renting in the city is expensive. Compared to more affluent areas, Bermondsey is more affordable than the likes of Chelsea, Hampstead and Covent Garden. However it is more expensive than locations like Canning Town or Croydon. Bermondsey falls roughly in the middle in regards to cost of living. 

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