Living in or staying in St John's Estate, London

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About St John's Estate

St John's Estate is a predominantly residential enclave set within Bermondsey and near Tower Bridge Road. Composed mostly of mid-rise social and private brick housing, communal green courtyards, and narrow residential streets, it has a relaxed community pace. It sits in close proximity to bustling food markets, craft breweries, and busy arterial commuter corridors.

Good for

• couples
• budget travelers
• long stays
• public transport users

Less suited to

• luxury travelers
• drivers

Watch out for

• Mobile phone snatching by offenders on bicycles or mopeds can occur along busy corridors such as Tower Bridge Road and Druid Street.
• Pedestrian walkways and interior estate pathways can be poorly lit and secluded late at night.

Sources

• Is London Safe? Crime Rate & Safety for Travelers
• Is London Safe? Safety Score 76/100
• United Kingdom Country Security Report
• Quality of life in European cities: feeling safe walking alone at night (London, 2023)
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2021)