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Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

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About

Newington sits at a busy junction where several major roads converge, creating a central hub of activity. The area is anchored by the large and historic Newington Gardens, providing a significant green space amidst the urban surroundings. Residential streets, a mix of Victorian terraces and modern developments, branch off from the main thoroughfares. The presence of the former Newington Library building and the prominent St. Mary's Newington church spire are notable local landmarks.

To the east, the area blends into Kennington, known for its Oval cricket ground. Walworth West features a traditional high street with a daily street market, offering a range of goods and produce. The area has a strong community focus, with several local institutions and social housing estates. The Imperial War Museum, located just within the boundary, is a major cultural destination housed in a former hospital building.

Area overview

On average Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year. There are 2 schools in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is home to around 9,245 people, with a population density of about 20,539.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West Population
9,245
Population density
20,539.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.51(+28%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.4(+11%)
Theft from the person
15.36(+64%)
Public order
11.9(+76%)
Other theft
8.33(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,881
31.16%
African
1,644
17.78%
Other White
1,390
15.03%
Caribbean
489
5.29%
Other
487
5.27%
Total population: 9,246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,117
52.38%
No qualifications
1,139
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
8.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
494
6.28%
Total 16+ residents: 7,860

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,499
35.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,097
25.95%
Owns with a mortgage
593
14.03%
Other social rented
439
10.38%
Owns outright
352
8.33%
Total households: 4,228

Property prices in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£734
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £572K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £734 per square foot) in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £308,500 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£710,000£751
Flats45£430,000£719

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£455,000£882,500
2017£465,000£806,500
2018£462,000£910,000
2019£470,000£737,500
2020£450,000£1,180,000
2021£400,000£725,000
2022£455,000£757,500
2023£450,000£955,000
2024£620,000£722,500
2025£437,500£674,250
2026£422,500£710,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£731£735
2017£733£734
2018£766£748
2019£702£703
2020£752£735
2021£722£755
2022£767£853
2023£747£811
2024£951£746
2025£702£751
2026£813£733
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

Is Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West safe?

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West?

The median sale price in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £440,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West?

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West?

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West sits around rank 12,304 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West?

The average household income in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is around £68,622 per year, and 42% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE173AJ

Crampton Street

SE173AS

Amelia Street

SE173LE

Peacock Street

SE119EW

Newington

SE173PF

Otto Street

SE179FP

Newington

SE173QY

Westcott Road

SE173SE

Alberta Street

SE173ET

Chapter Road

SE173ND

Lorrimore Road

SE114JE

Kennington Park Road

SE173SJ

Penton Place

SE173AU

Wesley Close

SE16SL

Wollaston Close

SE173NA

Lorrimore Road

SE179BG

Crampton Street

SE173DB

Royal Road

SE179BR

Crampton Street

SE171JB

Walworth Road

SE16EG

Walworth Road

SE173BB

Manor Place

SE173TH

Doddington Place

SE173TT

Doddington Grove

SE179BN

Crampton Street

SE173TF

Doddington Grove

SE16SG

Newington Butts

SE115WZ

Crampton Street

SE173NP

Rutley Close

SE16EL

Walworth Road

SE179FU

Newington

SE173LH

Iliffe Street

SE179FS

Newington

SE173FX

New Frederick Mews

SE115WP

Crampton Street

SE173AP

Marlborough Close

SE173RF

Newington

SE173AW

Marlborough Close

SE173TJ

Harmsworth Street

SE173AZ

Crampton Street

SE173PE

Brandon Estate

SE179DA

Crampton Street

SE115EN

Crampton Street

SE173QQ

Delverton Road

SE16SX

Elephant & Castle

SE173BF

Crampton Street

SE173BU

Crampton Street

SE114AY

St Agnes Place

SE173DJ

Winchester Close

SE114JJ

Kennington Park Road

SE179BF

Crampton Street

SE173RY

Ambergate Street

SE114AZ

St Agnes Place

SE16SY

Elephant & Castle

SE173AG

Canterbury Place

SE171JQ

Walworth Road

SE114JQ

Kennington Park Road

SE114AS

Kennington Park Place

SE173TP

Sharsted Street

SE173RU

Alberta Street

SE16EB

Walworth Road

SE179BQ

Crampton Street

SE173NW

Brandon Estate

SE173TE

Doddington Grove

SE173SX

Doddington Grove

SE16SF

Newington Butts

SE173RJ

Braganza Street

SE119DR

Crampton Street

SE173BA

Steedman Street

SE173LL

Iliffe Street

SE114AU

Doddington Place

SE179BL

Crampton Street

SE173NU

Royal Road

SE171JA

Walworth Road

SE173SU

Doddington Grove

SE173NE

Forsyth Gardens

SE171JJ

Walworth Road

SE173AH

Canterbury Place

SE173AQ

Crampton Street

SE173SF

Alberta Street

SE16EJ

Walworth Road

SE119BB

Crampton Street

SE179BE

Crampton Street

SE179FA

Crampton Street

SE173QB

Alberta Estate

SE173SY

Doddington Grove

SE173NR

Royal Road

SE173TN

Sharsted Street

SE173SD

Alberta Street

SE173BW

Crampton Street

SE119EL

Newington

SE179BP

Crampton Street

SE173TS

Doddington Grove

SE173SB

Alberta Street

SE173TG

Doddington Grove

SE173FW

Royal Road

SE16SN

Hampton Street

SE119EY

Newington

SE114JF

Alberta Street

SE173SA

Ambergate Street

SE173QR

Fleming Road