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Southwark St George's

About

Southwark St George's is a primarily residential district centred around the historic St George the Martyr Church, which dates to the early 18th century. The area is defined by its proximity to Borough Station and the open space of St George's Gardens, with a mix of housing estates, council properties, and newer apartment developments. Its street pattern retains a traditional London feel, with local shops and pubs serving the community.

The area is directly adjacent to the bustling Borough Market, yet maintains a quieter, neighbourhood character. A notable local institution is the historic George Inn, a surviving galleried coaching inn from the 17th century, which sits just beyond the area's western edge near the river. The district's history is closely linked to the former Marshalsea prison, the debtors' prison famously depicted by Charles Dickens, whose walls once stood nearby.

Area overview

On average Southwark St George's has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 40.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southwark St George's is £69,009 per year. There are 5 schools in Southwark St George's: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Southwark St George's is home to around 9,276 people, with a population density of about 13,445.4 per km².

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

193

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

Southwark St George's Population

9,276

Population density

13,445.4 per km²

Crime

Theft from the person

79.67(+749%)

Anti-social behaviour

47.43(+77%)

Violence and sexual offences

39.13(+26%)

Other theft

18.54(+62%)

Burglary

11.97(+119%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,867

30.91%

Other White

1,542

16.62%

African

1,298

13.99%

Chinese

487

5.25%

Other

481

5.19%

Total population: 9,276

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

4,411

54.69%

Level 3 (A level)

1,399

17.34%

No qualifications

889

11.02%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

561

6.96%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

449

5.57%

Total 16+ residents: 8,066

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,097

27.85%

Social rents from council

1,066

27.06%

Other social rented

611

15.51%

Owns with a mortgage

527

13.38%

Owns outright

349

8.86%

Total households: 3,939

Property prices in Southwark St George's

Median price£600,000

Price per sq ft£874

Sales (last 12 months)54

Typical range (middle 50%)£474K – £844K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £874 per square foot) in Southwark St George's area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwark St George's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£1,775,000	£921	£1,775,000	£1,775,000	£1,775,000	£1,775,000
Terraced	3	£1,475,000	£904	£1,308,500	£1,382,500	£1,887,500	£2,217,500
Flats	50	£585,000	£865	£344,500	£470,000	£778,750	£988,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southwark St George's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwark St George's.
Year	Flats	Terraced
2016	£499,650	£645,000
2017	£685,000	£1,222,500
2018	£822,250	£1,240,000
2019	£566,000	£1,611,000
2020	£575,000	£1,167,500
2021	£601,000	£1,030,000
2022	£644,250	£1,075,000
2023	£509,000	£1,392,500
2024	£552,500	£1,360,000
2025	£600,000	£1,338,750
2026	£585,000	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwark St George's.
Year	Flats	Terraced
2016	£772	£709
2017	£1,000	£866
2018	£1,069	£852
2019	£855	£843
2020	£920	£987
2021	£885	£865
2022	£923	£883
2023	£798	£1,002
2024	£842	£888
2025	£833	£957
2026	£899	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.