Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Bermondsey, South East London

Property to rent in Bermondsey

Bermondsey, in postcode SE16 in the London Borough of Southwark, is an increasingly trendy area on the south bank of the Thames, just north of Southwark, and hailed by some as the new Hoxton. It is an area which blends history with modernity, while keeping at its core a strong sense of community. A number of estate agents in Bermondsey have opened during the past few months, to meet the increase in the demand for property. Anyone looking for property to rent in Bermondsey will discover a good selection of flats and houses. The area around Jamaica Road comprises mainly modern and well maintained council housing, sought-after modern developments of homes overlooking the river, as well as Victorian properties, flats above commercial properties, and in purpose built blocks.

Amenities for Bermondsey properties

People renting Bermondsey property will find the Friday morning New Caledonian Antiques market is worth visiting. Surrey Quays shopping centre in nearby Canada Water has nearly 100 shops, including high street chains and independent shops, as well as a Tesco supermarket. Hay’s Galleria in Tooley Street is a good place to eat and shop for gifts, crafts, clothes, jewellery and art. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating and drinking. Butlers Wharf, a former 19th Century warehouse, now hosts Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant complex. There are also a number of restaurants in Weston Street, Tooley Street and Weston Street. For families with children of school age, the area has a number of schools that enjoy good reputations, as well as Southwark College of Further Education. St Mary Magdelen’s Church in Bermondsey Street serves the parish, while Methodists are catered for at Bermondsey Central Hall. You will also find the Delfina Studios for art and Zandra Rhodes’ Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey Street.

Surrounding areas and Transport in Bermondsey

If you’re looking at property to rent in Bermondsey you might like to also search for property to rent in Borough, Newington and Rotherhithe.

The main rail link into Bermondsey is London Bridge Station, which is on the Jubilee Line. There is also a separate underground stop at Bermondsey, also on the Jubilee Line, as well as a number of bus routes between there, Waterloo Station and Central London.