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About

North Walworth is a residential ward in the London Borough of Southwark, located south of the River Thames. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside modern developments. It is bordered by Elephant and Castle to the north and Burgess Park to the south, providing green space for residents. The ward includes parts of the Aylesbury Estate, one of the largest housing estates in Europe.

Transport links in North Walworth are convenient, with Elephant & Castle station offering Tube and National Rail services. The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and community facilities, including the Walworth Library. North Walworth has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the nearby East Street Market. The ward is also home to several schools and healthcare services, making it a practical place to live for families.

Area overview

On average North Walworth has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Walworth is £52,694 per year. There are 5 schools in North Walworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

North Walworth Population
15,843
Population density
19,902 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,432
27.97%
African
2,686
16.95%
Other White
2,410
15.21%
Other
983
6.2%
Chinese
968
6.11%
Total population: 15,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,390
33.38%
Social rents from council
1,936
27.04%
Other social rented
965
13.48%
Owns with a mortgage
904
12.62%
Owns outright
404
5.64%
Total households: 7,161

Property prices in North Walworth

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,688,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Walworth 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 North Walworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats93£435,000
Terraced10£925,000

10 years median price trend in North Walworth

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

All postcodes in North Walworth

SE171AT

Rodney Road

SE171DF

Browning Street

SE171HF

Crosslet Street

SE171JX

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West

SE171QT

Barlow Street

SE171RE

Orb Street

SE171SX

Congreve Street

SE172EA

Walworth North

SE172SS

East Street

SE172TN

Portland Street

SE16SN

Hampton Street

SE171FR

Elephant & Castle

SE171BG

Rodney Road

SE171BT

Rodney Road

SE171ET

Elephant & Castle

SE171FB

Elephant Road

SE171HG

Townsend Street

SE171NL

Brandon Street

SE171QL

Flint Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.