About SE16 3GJ
SE16 3GJ scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Iceland Bermondsey about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE16 3GJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,262 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 1/10).
There are 153 schools within the typical catchment area, including 20 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 83 rated Good. The nearest school is Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 55 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 36 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 32 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MEDICA PHARMACY, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is GUY'S HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are South Bermondsey Rail Station (Train, about 5 minutes' walk away). There are also 28 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 50 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 33.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (200 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.9 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 119 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is Iceland Bermondsey, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 6 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore SE16 3GJ on NestScope.























