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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, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 49.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newington is £67,443 per year. The median sale price in Newington is £475,000 (around £710 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £389,000 and £666,750. There are 4 schools in Newington: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
49.3%
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

Median price: £475,000
Price per sq ft: £710
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £389K – £667K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £710 per square foot) in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,375,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£791,500£789
Semi-Detached1£550,000£929
Flats54£425,000£679

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£427,500£690,000
2017£444,750£645,000
2018£429,880£830,000
2019£537,500£665,000
2020£545,000£905,000
2021£425,500£750,000
2022£440,000£907,500
2023£450,000£875,000
2024£505,000£722,500
2025£440,000£703,750
2026£425,000£803,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£712£731
2017£689£701
2018£625£732
2019£710£697
2020£724£705
2021£648£749
2022£677£769
2023£717£747
2024£820£746
2025£694£731
2026£658£788
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newington 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Newington ward.

Local councillors

John Batteson

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leigh Richman

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Natasha Ennin

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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