SE1 3BD postcode in Southwark, England
SE1 3BD 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 June 1996.
Where SE1 3BD is, and what is near it
- SE1 3BD
- Other postcodes in SE1 3: 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. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4943, longitude -0.0777)
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; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE1 3BD?
- 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 3BD 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 3BD?
Every home and business at SE1 3BD 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 3BD?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Southwark's days for SE1 3BD today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SE1 3BD 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 3BD at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SE1 3BD.
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 3BD: 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 3BD is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 07:31 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 07:31 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 3BD?
Homes in SE1 3 sold for a typical £560,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 80 sales, up 4.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached Not enough sales to price (1)
- Semi-detached Not enough sales to price (1)
- Terraced Not enough sales to price (2)
- Flat or maisonette £557,500 76 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 3BD
HM Land Registry records 7 standard sales of homes in SE1 3BD from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 1 October 2025. The middle sale was £570,000, from £375,000 to £705,000. Across SE1 3, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £560,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
- £705,000Flat 723 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
- £440,000Flat 708 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
- £570,000Flat 731 Building 730, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
- £620,000Flat 701 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
- £705,000Flat 719 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
- £375,000Flat 712 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
- £480,000Flat 721 Building 700, Alaska Buildings, 61, Grange Road
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
What council tax band are homes near SE1 3BD?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,320 homes in the neighbourhood around SE1 3BD. The largest share of them, 25%, are in council tax band E. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (26%). 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 £1,312 (band A) to £3,279 (band G); band E, the most common, is £2,404.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 80 (6%) | £1,312 |
| Band B | about 250 (19%) | £1,530 |
| Band C | about 240 (18%) | £1,749 |
| Band D | about 270 (20%) | £1,967 |
| Band E | about 330 (25%) | £2,404 |
| Band F | about 120 (9%) | £2,842 |
| Band G | about 30 (2%) | £3,279 |
| Band H | withheld | £3,935 |
When the homes were built
- 16% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 12% 1919 to 1939
- 5% 1945 to 1964
- 7% 1965 to 1982
- 17% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- 13% 2010 to 2019
- 26% 2020 or later
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 3BD is in (ONS area E01003979), 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 3BD?
The nearest open schools to SE1 3BD, 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 3BD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE1 3BD is London Bridge Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- London Bridge Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- London Bridge Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Bermondsey Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.0 kmWalk
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 Spa Road, 120 m away.
More stations near SE1 3BD, 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 3BD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE1 3BD, 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.
- Old Kent Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7252 6272 500 mWalk
- Bermondsey Spa Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3474 6000 650 mWalk
- Qhs Gp Care Home Service Phone 020 3049 7249 650 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 3BD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE1 3BD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- BP Pulse Charging point · 50 chargers 400 mWalk
- Char.gy Charging point · 2 chargers 850 mWalk
- MFG Charging point · No details mapped 950 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 3BD?
The nearest to the centre of SE1 3BD, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Calm Dental 100 mWalk
- The Grange Dental Surgery 200 mWalk
- WellZone Medical Phone 0330 221 5953 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 3BD?
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.
- Borough Kidney Treatment Centre 1.2 kmWalk
- Guy's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 7188 7188 1.2 kmWalk
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 3BD?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE1 3BD, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Dunton Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7232 0016 400 mWalk
- Tower Bridge Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 020 7394 6840 450 mWalk
- Bluegrove House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7394 2300 1.4 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 3BD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE1 3BD, 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.
- Cambelle Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7231 2647 200 mWalk
- Amadi's Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7237 5770 450 mWalk
- Harfleur Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7407 0051 450 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 3BD?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE1 3BD 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 100 mWalk
- London PrimeVets Phone +442081530917 2.4 kmCycle
- Goddard 2.5 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 3BD in a conservation area?
The centre of SE1 3BD is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
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 3BD?
Police.uk records 2,110 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE1 3BD in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: robbery 90, public order 86, vehicle crime 73, burglary 70, bicycle theft 47, other crime 13, possession of weapons 11, criminal damage and arson 10.
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 3BD
- 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
- June 1996
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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