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About

Newington ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Southwark, stretching from the southern end of London Bridge down to Elephant and Castle. The area is historically significant, containing sites like the former Marshalsea prison and the church of St George the Martyr, which feature in the works of Charles Dickens. Its streets are a mix of social housing estates, modern residential developments, and local commercial hubs catering to daily needs.

The ward is defined by major transport arteries, including Newington Causeway and the busy Elephant and Castle interchange, a major redevelopment site transforming the area's landscape. Walworth Road offers a long stretch of independent shops and markets, providing a focal point for local community life. The Imperial War Museum, situated within its boundaries, occupies the former Bethlem Royal Hospital building in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Area overview

On average Newington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newington is £67,453 per year. There are 5 schools in Newington: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Newington is home to around 13,443 people, with a population density of about 17,252.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
49%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Newington Population
13,443
Population density
17,252.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.81(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.98(+45%)
Shoplifting
18.89(+89%)
Theft from the person
18(+92%)
Other theft
13.84(+21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,808
28.33%
African
3,226
24%
Other White
1,579
11.75%
Caribbean
822
6.11%
Other
774
5.76%
Total population: 13,443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,200
46.53%
No qualifications
1,950
17.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,444
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
9.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 11,175

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,771
47.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,070
18.42%
Owns with a mortgage
730
12.57%
Other social rented
561
9.66%
Owns outright
458
7.89%
Total households: 5,808

Property prices in Newington

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £461,250 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newington in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats52£430,500£7,548
Semi-Detached1£550,000£7,051
Terraced15£830,000£7,905

10 years median price trend in Newington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.

All postcodes in Newington

SE173AX

Wesley Close

SE173AY

Wesley Close

SE173LE

Peacock Street

SE173DA

Cooks Road

SE50XN

John Ruskin Street

SE173UR

De Laune Street

SE173DX

Penrose Street

SE173FS

Dartford Street

SE50YR

Bethwin Road

SE173SU

Doddington Grove

SE50TB

Grimsel Path

SE173SY

Doddington Grove

SE173QT

Lorrimore Square

SE50XQ

John Ruskin Street

SE173BP

Stopford Road

SE173PQ

Brandon Estate

SE173JB

Penton Place

SE50PW

Glenfinlas Way

SE173ET

Chapter Road

SE173RT

Alberta Street

SE173NW

Brandon Estate

SE114JF

Alberta Street

SE173SD

Alberta Street

SE173QH

St Pauls Terrace

SE173JN

Marsland Close

SE173FW

Royal Road

SE173FL

Danson Mews

SE173TA

Doddington Grove

SE179BL

Crampton Street

SE173QU

Lorrimore Square

SE50NT

John Ruskin Street

SE114AZ

St Agnes Place

SE173UX

Hillingdon Street

SE173TD

Doddington Grove

SE173JQ

Andrews Walk

SE179FA

Crampton Street

SE173AP

Marlborough Close

SE179FS

Newington

SE179BG

Crampton Street

SE173HP

Draco Street

SE173BF

Crampton Street

SE173HX

Draco Street

SE179BP

Crampton Street

SE173NE

Forsyth Gardens

SE173QF

Tarver Road

SE173BN

Manor Place

SE173TR

Faunce Street

SE50SU

Camberwell New Road

SE114JE

Kennington Park Road

SE119DR

Crampton Street

SE173DH

Winchester Close

SE173HR

Olney Road

SE173DZ

Sutherland Square

SE173TT

Doddington Grove

SE173LU

Penrose Street

SE179BD

Crampton Street

SE173SJ

Penton Place

SE173BT

Crampton Street

SE173LF

Peacock Street

SE173UL

Hillingdon Street

SE173QR

Fleming Road

SE173AJ

Crampton Street

SE173QB

Alberta Estate

SE50XF

John Ruskin Street

SE173HE

Fielding Street

SE50NX

John Ruskin Street

SE173JZ

Pasley Close

SE173QE

Berryfield Road

SE173SF

Alberta Street

SE114JJ

Kennington Park Road

SE179AT

Crampton Street

SE173RX

Ambergate Street

SE119DP

Crampton Street

SE173TN

Sharsted Street

SE115WZ

Crampton Street

SE114JQ

Kennington Park Road

SE119DH

Crampton Street

SE173ND

Lorrimore Road

SE173NS

Cooks Road

SE173DY

Penrose Street

SE173LX

Lorrimore Road

SE119EY

Newington

SE173UU

De Laune Street

SE50XL

John Ruskin Street

SE173QQ

Delverton Road

SE173ED

Penrose Street

SE173AQ

Crampton Street

SE173HS

Olney Road

SE173HN

Olney Road

SE173SB

Alberta Street

SE173LH

Iliffe Street

SE173RD

Braganza Street

SE173TP

Sharsted Street

SE50AF

Midnight Avenue

SE173BL

Manor Place

SE173NR

Royal Road

SE173HT

Olney Road

SE173HU

Olney Road

SE114JS

Kennington Park Road

SE173TH

Doddington Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.