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Elephant & Castle

About

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.

Area overview

On average Elephant & Castle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 327 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
327
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
10/10
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