Elephant & Castle is a busy area in Southwark, known for its transport links and urban development. The area is a major traffic hub, with a large roundabout connecting several main roads and an underground station serving the Bakerloo and Northern lines. Recent regeneration projects have brought new housing, shops, and the London College of Communication campus, reshaping the area's landscape.
The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with high-rise buildings alongside older estates. Local markets, including the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre before its closure, reflected the area's multicultural community. The nearby Burgess Park provides green space, while the Imperial War Museum is a short walk away. Despite ongoing changes, Elephant & Castle retains a practical, working-class character.
On average Elephant & Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elephant & Castle is £61,000 per year. On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Elephant & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,486,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 57 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £2,486,000 |
10 years price trend in Elephant & Castle
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Bedford Row
SE16BW
Newington Causeway
SE16RY
County Street
SE171GE
Deacon Street
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Trinity Street
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Falmouth Road
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Spurgeon Street
SE16FW
Newington Causeway
SE16FX
Elephant & Castle
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Elephant & Castle
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Nebraska Street
SE14JL
Dickens Square
SE16AH
County Street
SE16PJ
Newington Causeway
SE171GB
Deacon Street
SE171HZ
Elephant & Castle
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Newington Causeway
SE16BX
Newington Causeway
SE16NT
Rockingham Street
SE14WY
Elephant & Castle
SE16GA
Newington Causeway
SE16NY
Avonmouth Street
SE16QF
Bath Terrace
SE16DT
Newington Causeway
SE16NZ
Tiverton Street
SE16RJ
Elephant & Castle
SE171LD
Elephant & Castle
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Cole Street
SE14YR
Elephant & Castle
SE16AP
Elephant & Castle
SE16BN
Newington Causeway
SE171GH
Elephant & Castle
SE14HA
Brockham Street
SE16PS
Bath Terrace
SE16QN
Falmouth Road
SE16BT
Newington Causeway
SE16PD
Arch Street
SE171GT
New Lion Way
SE11JL
Borough High Street
SE16PG
Rockingham Street
SE16QW
Falmouth Road
SE171FA
Elephant Road
SE171FY
Deacon Street
SE171LJ
Elephant & Castle
SE14HX
Brockham Street
SE16ED
Borough High Street
SE16FZ
Newington Causeway
SE16PW
Bath Terrace
SE16RH
County Street
SE16RW
Falmouth Road
SE14HE
Brockham Street
SE16QP
Falmouth Road
SE171FR
Elephant & Castle
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Elephant & Castle
SE171FB
Elephant Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.