Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Southwark: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 17 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE1 3BW.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
31Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 102 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 163 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
64crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 64 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 32.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
53GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 51 GP, 2 hospitals, 46 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OPHTHALMOLOGY OUTPATIENTS — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 43 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
49green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8.3 ha total
- largest park 2 ha (0.44 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
170shops & libraries
- 154 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Southwark Bermondsey Spa Local — 0.1 mi
In Southwark, 73% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Southwark, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE1 3BW.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE1.
Average sold price by property type across the SE1 district, 2021–2026.
About SE1 3BW
SE1 3BW scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Southwark Bermondsey Spa Local 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE1 3BW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,106 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 163 schools within the typical catchment area, including 25 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 77 rated Good. The nearest school is Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 64 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 51 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 46 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OPHTHALMOLOGY OUTPATIENTS, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is GUY'S HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
