SouthwarkZone 2

Living in Bermondsey

Thames-side, design-led, walking distance to the City. The Bermondsey Beer Mile and warehouse conversions define it.

1-bed rent

£1,850/mo

2-bed rent

£2,500/mo

Transport zone

Zone 2

Fastest commute

~8 min

Transport from Bermondsey

Bermondsey

Jubilee

London Bridge

JubileeNorthernNational Rail

Bermondsey is served by the Jubilee, Northern and National Rail.

Commute times from Bermondsey

Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.

DestinationCommute time
London Bridge~8 min
Canary Wharf~12 min
Waterloo~12 min
Liverpool Street~15 min
Bank / City~15 min
King's Cross / St Pancras~22 min
Victoria~22 min
Oxford Circus / Soho~22 min
Marylebone~25 min
Paddington~30 min

Bermondsey lifestyle profile

Young professionals

9/10

Transport

9/10

Café density

8/10

Walkability

8/10

Food scene

8/10

Gym density

7/10

Safety

7/10

Lively

6/10

Nightlife

6/10

Green space

5/10

Bermondsey strengths

  • Walk to London Bridge / the City
  • Jubilee line
  • Thames Path and Maltby Street Market

Trade-offs

  • Limited big green space
  • Pricier than south-east neighbours

Who Bermondsey suits best

  • young professionals and career-focused people
  • social people who value cafés, food, and community
  • lively, social people who love bars and a buzzing neighbourhood

Frequently asked questions

What is Bermondsey like to live in?

Thames-side, design-led, walking distance to the City. The Bermondsey Beer Mile and warehouse conversions define it. The main strengths are walk to london bridge / the city and jubilee line.

What is the average rent in Bermondsey?

The average 1-bedroom flat in Bermondsey costs around £1,850 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £2,500 per month (market review estimate).

How long is the commute from Bermondsey?

The fastest commute from Bermondsey is to London Bridge at approximately 8 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 15 minutes.

Is Bermondsey a good area to live in London?

Bermondsey is in Southwark, Zone 2. It's well-suited to young professionals and career-focused people. The main trade-off is: limited big green space.

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