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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 140 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
8/10
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
44.56(+47%)
Shoplifting
40.76(+303%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.09(+43%)
Theft from the person
16.96(+62%)
Other theft
15.55(+34%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £473,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats70£450,000
Semi-Detached1£860,000
Terraced17£685,000

10 years median price trend in Newington

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

All postcodes in Newington

SE173SG

Alberta Street

SE119DP

Crampton Street

SE173DZ

Sutherland Square

SE173EB

Penrose Street

SE173QB

Alberta Estate

SE50NX

John Ruskin Street

SE50SX

Warham Street

SE173FP

Danson Mews

SE115WP

Crampton Street

SE119DJ

Newington

SE173PF

Otto Street

SE173UF

Langdale Close

SE179DA

Crampton Street

SE173DY

Penrose Street

SE173ND

Lorrimore Road

SE173SY

Doddington Grove

SE50XH

John Ruskin Street

SE173DG

Cook's Road

SE173NE

Forsyth Gardens

SE179BN

Crampton Street

SE173AP

Marlborough Close

SE173AW

Marlborough Close

SE173AX

Wesley Close

SE173DA

Cooks Road

SE50XQ

John Ruskin Street

SE50YA

Kirwyn Way

SE173NN

Brandon Estate

SE173QS

Greig Terrace

SE173TG

Doddington Grove

SE173TH

Doddington Place

SE50XL

John Ruskin Street

SE173HE

Fielding Street

SE173JX

Marsland Close

SE173NW

Brandon Estate

SE173QQ

Delverton Road

SE173SA

Ambergate Street

SE173TN

Sharsted Street

SE114JD

Kennington Park Road

SE119EW

Newington

SE173QF

Tarver Road

SE173QD

Alberta Estate

SE173RU

Alberta Street

SE173XP

Crampton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.