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Newington

England / London / Southwark / Newington

About

Newington ward is located in the London Borough of Southwark, covering areas around Elephant and Castle, Walworth, and parts of Kennington. The ward is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a blend of historic buildings and modern developments. Elephant and Castle serves as a major transport hub, connecting multiple bus and tube routes. The area has seen significant regeneration in recent years, including new housing and retail spaces.

Newington is home to a range of cultural and community facilities, such as the Southwark Playhouse and the Walworth Library. Local markets, like East Street Market, offer fresh produce and goods. The ward has a diverse population, with a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. Green spaces, including Burgess Park, provide recreational areas for the community. Newington’s central location makes it a busy and accessible part of inner London.

Area overview

On average Newington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newington is £52,924 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
49.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,580,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats72£450,000
Semi-Detached1£860,000
Terraced16£680,750

10 years price trend in Newington

All postcodes in Newington

SE173LF

Peacock Street

SE173QB

Berryfield Road

SE173SB

Alberta Street

SE173SG

Alberta Street

SE50NX

John Ruskin Street

SE50SX

Warham Street

SE173DY

Carter Place

SE173FP

Danson Mews

SE173ND

Lorrimore Road

SE173SU

Braganza Street

SE173SY

Doddington Grove

SE50XH

John Ruskin Street

SE119DJ

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE115WP

Crampton Street

SE173DG

Cook's Road

SE173NE

Forsyth Gardens

SE173PF

Otto Street

SE173UF

Langdale Close

SE179BN

Crampton Street

SE179DA

Crampton Street

SE173AP

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE173AW

Steedman Street

SE173AX

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE173DA

Cook's Road

SE50XQ

John Ruskin Street

SE50YA

Camberwell Green

SE173HE

Fielding Street

SE173JX

Marsland Close

SE173NN

Royal Road

SE173NW

Otto Street

SE173QQ

Delverton Road

SE173QS

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE173SA

Ambergate Street

SE173TG

Doddington Grove

SE173TH

Doddington Place

SE173TN

Sharsted Street

SE50XL

John Ruskin Street

SE114JD

Kennington Park Road

SE119EW

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE179BG

Crampton Street

SE173QD

Alberta Street

SE173QF

Tarver Road

SE173RU

Alberta Street

SE173XP

Crampton Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.