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Walworth North

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About

Walworth North is a residential area in the London Borough of Southwark, located just south of Elephant and Castle. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and post-war housing, with a blend of council estates and private developments. Walworth Road, a bustling high street, runs through the area, offering shops, markets, and local businesses. The East Street Market, a historic outdoor market, adds to the area's character with its variety of stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, and household goods.

The area has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to central London and nearby districts. Walworth North is also within walking distance of Elephant and Castle, which provides access to the Bakerloo and Northern tube lines. Green spaces like Burgess Park offer recreational opportunities, while local landmarks such as the Cuming Museum reflect the area's history. Walworth North retains a strong sense of community, with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals.

Area overview

On average Walworth North has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Walworth North: 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
226
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Walworth North Population
9,791
Population density
16,725.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,111
31.78%
African
1,599
16.33%
Other White
1,445
14.76%
Other
589
6.02%
Caribbean
498
5.09%
Total population: 9,789

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,320
29.41%
Social rents from council
1,098
24.47%
Other social rented
735
16.38%
Owns with a mortgage
701
15.62%
Owns outright
280
6.24%
Total households: 4,488

Property prices in Walworth North

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £516,500 in Walworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,688,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walworth North 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 Walworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats67£449,000
Terraced9£890,000

10 years median price trend in Walworth North

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

All postcodes in Walworth North

SE171AT

Rodney Road

SE171HF

Crosslet Street

SE171QT

Barlow Street

SE171SX

Congreve Street

SE172EA

Walworth North

SE172SS

East Street

SE173JX

Marsland Close

SE171BG

Rodney Road

SE171BT

Rodney Road

SE171HG

Townsend Street

SE171NL

Brandon Street

SE171QL

Flint Street

SE173QF

Tarver Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.