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Southwark

England / London / Southwark

About

Southwark is a district in central London, located on the south bank of the River Thames. It is known for its mix of historic landmarks and modern developments, including the Shard, one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The area has strong connections to London’s history, with sites like Borough Market, one of the oldest food markets in the city, and the Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original playhouse.

The district is well-connected, with several major transport links such as London Bridge station. Southwark also features green spaces like Burgess Park and the riverside walkways along the Thames. The area has a range of cultural institutions, including Tate Modern and the Southbank Centre, which attract visitors and locals alike. Residential and commercial spaces coexist, making it a busy part of the city.

Area overview

On average Southwark has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southwark is £59,628 per year. There are 125 schools in Southwark: 72 primary (14 Outstanding and 50 Good) and 20 secondary (7 Outstanding and 11 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Southwark Population
307,637
Population density
10,659 per km²

Demographics

British
109,253
35.51%
African
48,320
15.71%
Other White
41,208
13.39%
Caribbean
18,156
5.9%
Other
16,307
5.3%
Total population: 307,640

Housing

Social rents from council
35,433
27.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
34,493
26.37%
Owns with a mortgage
23,870
18.25%
Other social rented
16,558
12.66%
Owns outright
13,879
10.61%
Total households: 130,820

Property prices in Southwark

Based on 2,709 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Southwark area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £7,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£1,740,000
Flats2,020£470,000
Semi-Detached119£1,250,000
Terraced539£885,000

10 years price trend in Southwark

All wards in Southwark

Borough & Bankside

Camberwell Green

Champion Hill

Chaucer

Dulwich Hill

Dulwich Village

Dulwich Wood

Faraday

Goose Green

London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Newington

North Bermondsey

North Walworth

Nunhead & Queen's Road

Old Kent Road

Peckham

Peckham Rye

Rotherhithe

Rye Lane

South Bermondsey

St George's

St Giles

Surrey Docks

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.