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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. Approximately 41.3% 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 3 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 area has 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
41.3%
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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,590 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats57£435,000
Terraced9£663,500

10 years median price trend in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West.

All postcodes in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE114JT

Kennington Park Place

SE173NA

Lorrimore Road

SE173QA

Iliffe Yard

SE173TJ

Harmsworth Street

SE119EQ

Newington

SE119EY

Newington

SE114AS

Kennington Park Place

SE173DQ

Winchester Close

SE173SD

Alberta Street

SE173TD

Doddington Grove

SE173TF

Doddington Grove

SE173UR

De Laune Street

SE114AU

Doddington Place

SE16TH

Newington Causeway

SE173BB

Manor Place

SE16SG

Newington Butts

SE173DJ

Winchester Close

SE173UT

De Laune Street

SE173UU

De Laune Street

SE179FU

Newington

SE173LH

Iliffe Street

SE119BB

Crampton Street

SE173SJ

Penton Place

SE179FA

Crampton Street

SE16EJ

Walworth Road

SE173AH

Canterbury Place

SE173NP

Rutley Close

SE173TP

Sharsted Street

SE173LE

Peacock Street

SE173AQ

Crampton Street

SE114AY

St Agnes Place

SE173SX

Doddington Grove

SE114JG

Kennington Park Road

SE119EJ

Newington

SE16EL

Walworth Road

SE173AJ

Crampton Street

SE173LF

Peacock Street

SE173QB

Alberta Estate

SE173SB

Alberta Street

SE173SG

Alberta Street

SE119DP

Crampton Street

SE173ND

Lorrimore Road

SE173PY

Amelia Street

SE173SU

Doddington Grove

SE173SY

Doddington Grove

SE173AL

Hampton Street

SE119DJ

Newington

SE16EG

Walworth Road

SE171JL

Walworth Road

SE173NE

Forsyth Gardens

SE173PF

Otto Street

SE179DA

Crampton Street

SE115WP

Crampton Street

SE179BN

Crampton Street

SE173DG

Cook's Road

SE16SY

Elephant & Castle

SE173AP

Marlborough Close

SE173AW

Marlborough Close

SE173AX

Wesley Close

SE173DA

Cooks Road

SE171JX

Hewson Way

SE173NW

Brandon Estate

SE173QQ

Delverton Road

SE173QS

Greig Terrace

SE173SA

Ambergate Street

SE173TG

Doddington Grove

SE173TH

Doddington Place

SE173TN

Sharsted Street

SE16SN

Hampton Street

SE173QD

Alberta Estate

SE173RU

Alberta Street

SE119EW

Newington

SE179BG

Crampton Street

SE114JD

Kennington Park Road

SE173XP

Crampton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.