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St Giles

England / London / Southwark / St Giles

About

St Giles ward is located in the London Borough of Southwark, covering parts of the Elephant and Castle area. The ward is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with a focus on urban regeneration. Key landmarks include the Elephant and Castle shopping centre and the nearby transport hub, providing connections across London.

The area has a high population density, with a range of housing options from social housing to private developments. St Giles ward is also home to several educational institutions, including London South Bank University. Green spaces are limited, but Burgess Park is nearby, offering recreational opportunities. The ward reflects the broader changes seen in inner London, with ongoing redevelopment projects shaping its future.

Area overview

On average St Giles has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Giles is £54,561 per year. There are 9 schools in St Giles: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

St Giles Population
15,945
Population density
14,211.2 per km²

Demographics

British
5,628
35.3%
African
2,804
17.59%
Other White
1,633
10.24%
Caribbean
1,205
7.56%
Other
1,014
6.36%
Total population: 15,945

Housing

Social rents from council
1,836
28.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,460
22.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,322
20.56%
Other social rented
738
11.48%
Owns outright
714
11.1%
Total households: 6,431

Property prices in St Giles

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 in St Giles area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£2,100,000
Flats104£447,500
Semi-Detached4£1,328,000
Terraced39£1,065,000

10 years price trend in St Giles

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Data Sources

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