SE1 2SD postcode in Southwark, England
SE1 2SD is a postcode in Southwark, in the London Bridge & West Bermondsey ward. It is in the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 2017.
Where SE1 2SD is, and what is near it
- SE1 2SD
- Other postcodes in SE1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 14 bus stops
- 3 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5035, longitude -0.0774)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE1 2SD?
- SouthwarkCouncil, for all local services Southwark: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE1 2SD Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Bermondsey and Old SouthwarkParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Neil Coyle (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Neil Coyle
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE1 2SD?
Every home and business at SE1 2SD can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Southwark: 90%
Southwark: 97%
The line marks the figure across Southwark.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE1 2SD?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Southwark's days for SE1 2SD today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SE1 2SD on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE1 2SD at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 9 homes and businesses at SE1 2SD. 8 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southwark
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE1 2SD: 8,655 properties in Southwark are at high risk (5.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Southwark
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE1 2SD is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 14:26 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Rotherhithe Station to London BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Rotherhithe Station to London Bridge
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 14:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE1 2SD?
Homes in SE1 2 sold for a typical £700,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 90 sales, up 1.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced 1 sale, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette £700,000 89 sales
Across the whole SE1 district: a typical £570,000 from 546 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE1 2SD
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SE1 2SD from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at SE1 2SD
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at SE1 2SD. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE1 2SD?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 810 homes in the neighbourhood around SE1 2SD. The largest share of them, 32%, are in council tax band E. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (53%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southwark for 2026‑27: £1,967. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,530 (band B) to £3,935 (band H); band E, the most common, is £2,404.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,312 |
| Band B | about 70 (9%) | £1,530 |
| Band C | about 100 (12%) | £1,749 |
| Band D | about 100 (12%) | £1,967 |
| Band E | about 260 (32%) | £2,404 |
| Band F | about 160 (20%) | £2,842 |
| Band G | about 80 (10%) | £3,279 |
| Band H | about 40 (5%) | £3,935 |
When the homes were built
- 9% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 11% 1945 to 1964
- 3% 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 16% 2000 to 2009
- 53% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southwark before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE1 2SD is in (ONS area E01033884), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE1 2SD?
The nearest open schools to SE1 2SD, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE1 2SD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE1 2SD is London Bridge Rail Station, 650 metres away in a straight line.
- London Bridge Rail Station Railway station 650 mWalk
- London Bridge Rail Station Railway station 650 mWalk
- Tower Hill Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 700 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
14 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Tower Bridge, 46 m away.
More stations near SE1 2SD, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE1 2SD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE1 2SD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The New Mill Street Surgery Phone 020 7252 1817 550 mWalk
- St. Katherine's Dock Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7488 3653 750 mWalk
- Bermondsey Spa Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3474 6000 900 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE1 2SD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE1 2SD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- London - Tower Supercharger Charging point · 2 chargers 450 mWalk
- Char.gy Charging point · 2 chargers 500 mWalk
- BP Pulse Charging point · 50 chargers 900 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE1 2SD?
The nearest to the centre of SE1 2SD, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- One Tower Bridge Phone 020 3973 9337 0 mWalk
- Londent Oral Care Phone 020 7407 0211 150 mWalk
- Oralon Dental Phone 020 7407 4556 300 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE1 2SD?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Guy's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 7188 7188 650 mWalk
- HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7407 3100 650 mWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE1 2SD?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE1 2SD, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Tower Bridge Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 020 7394 6840 1.1 kmWalk
- Dunton Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7232 0016 1.4 kmCycle
- Bluegrove House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7394 2300 1.8 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE1 2SD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE1 2SD, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- The Wellness Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm; Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 4pm · Phone 020 3771 9927 150 mWalk
- Boots, Counter Street Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 10am to 6pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 7407 4276 500 mWalk
- Amadi's Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7237 5770 600 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE1 2SD?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE1 2SD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7232 2637 1.0 kmWalk
- London PrimeVets Phone +442081530917 2.4 kmCycle
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7017 8950 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE1 2SD in a conservation area?
The centre of SE1 2SD is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Article 4 direction areaCentral Activities Zone
- Article 4 direction areaLondon Bridge District Town Centre
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE1 2SD?
Police.uk records 2,185 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE1 2SD in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 110, robbery 74, drugs 67, vehicle crime 65, bicycle theft 64, criminal damage and arson 16, other crime 10, possession of weapons 5.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE1 2SD
- Ward
- London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southwark
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 2017
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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