In short: Laid Back Removals moves homes in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey, SE1, from our base in Marylebone. Homes here are mostly warehouse conversions, riverside towers with concierges, estates and some Georgian terraces. The area is split between Southwark Council and Lambeth Council, so parking rules depend on your street.
Removals in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey start from £139. See our prices.
Moving a home in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey
Warehouse conversions
Bermondsey’s old warehouses are now flats with goods lifts and tight yards. Book the lift with your managing agent.
Riverside towers
Concierges, booked lifts and loading bays. Book your slot first.
Georgian terraces and estates
Narrow stairs in the terraces. Estates may need a parking permit.
Rent in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey
South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey spans more than one borough. Average private rents in Southwark, September 2026:
Source: Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Rents in Southwark changed by 7.3% over the year. The London average is £2,338.
Parking on moving day in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey
Nothing slows a London move down like nowhere to park the van. SE1 is split between Southwark (Borough, Bankside, Bermondsey) and Lambeth (Waterloo and the South Bank). Check which council runs your street:
Southwark Council streets
- Notice: at least 7 days. Payment must reach the council 7 days before the start date.
- Cost: £48.10 per car space per day, plus a one-off £84.30 admin fee. One space for one day is £132.40.
- How: apply and pay online.
Lambeth Council streets
- Notice: 10 working days or more. Short notice (6 to 9 days) and express (2 to 5 days) cost more and aren’t guaranteed.
- Cost: £57.55 per space per day for 1 to 5 days, plus a £98.83 admin fee (2026/27 prices).
- How: book online. The system shows the earliest dates you can pick.
Sources: Southwark Council, suspension of parking bays; Lambeth Council, suspension costs and notice periods. Checked October 2026.
From the team: Borough Market and the riverside get very busy, especially at weekends. Early weekday starts are easiest.
Living in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey
Getting around
- London Bridge (Jubilee, Northern, plus mainline trains)
- Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City)
- Borough (Northern)
- Bermondsey and Southwark (Jubilee)
Parks and green space
- Potters Fields Park
- Jubilee Gardens
- Leathermarket Gardens
- Archbishop’s Park
Shopping and markets
- Borough Market
- Bermondsey Street
- Maltby Street Market
- Lower Marsh
Culture
- Tate Modern
- Southbank Centre
- National Theatre
- Shakespeare’s Globe
Journey times from South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey
The fastest weekday journey from London Bridge into London’s main hubs.
| To | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Circus | 15 min | Northern line then Central line |
| Bank | 2 min | Northern line |
| King’s Cross | 10 min | Northern line |
| Canary Wharf | 7 min | Jubilee line |
Weekday daytime, station to station. Source: TfL Journey Planner, checked October 2026. Times can change with engineering works.
London fact
Borough Market is one of London’s oldest food markets, trading for centuries beside London Bridge.
For your move: It gets busiest towards the weekend, so early in the week is usually easier for a move nearby.
Where to eat after your move in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey
Our picks for your first meals in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey.
Bedale Street, Borough. Persian kebabs cooked over charcoal.
Bermondsey Street. A small French bistro.
Winchester Walk, Borough. Spanish and Italian small plates.
Cathedral Street, Borough Market. Fully plant-based.
Checked on Google Maps, October 2026. Opening hours change, so check before you go.
South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey moving questions
Which council runs my street?
Can you move me in South Bank, Borough & Bermondsey at short notice?
Often, yes, subject to availability. We move any time, day or night, across London. Send your details and write your date and time.
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