Property profile

Apartment 223 Metro Central Heights119, Newington Causeway

Map showing Apartment 223 Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London

Estimated sale price

£345,000

Flats sold in Chaucer

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold06 Jan 2026
£335,000Change since last sale: +£9,000 (+2.8%)
Annualised change
+4.7% per yearSouthwark annualised change (flats) since 2026: −4.1% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £673 per sq ft
£780 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£107 per sq ft (+16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Chaucer
£427,500Estimate vs local median: −£83,000 (−19%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area41 m² / 441 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection07 Oct 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Jan 2026£335,000+168%
07 Apr 2000£125,000+39%
13 Oct 1997£89,950-

Local market

Property prices in Chaucer

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£679
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £546K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chaucer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,350,000£1,091
Terraced3£960,000£1,158
Flats72£427,500£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chaucer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaucer.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£485,000£1,305,000
2017£516,500£1,500,000
2018£490,000£2,500,000
2019£495,000£960,800
2020£591,000£1,175,000
2021£500,000£894,000
2022£475,000£987,500
2023£465,000£2,480,000
2024£466,500£1,291,000
2025£435,000£960,000
2026£427,500£1,120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaucer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaucer.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£734£1,102
2017£798£699
2018£755£774
2019£794£842
2020£791£871
2021£727£701
2022£764£985
2023£792£997
2024£745£1,016
2025£698£896
2026£677£1,508
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaucer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chaucer in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Apartment 192, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BWFlatsLeasehold£430,000
06 Jan 2026Apartment 223, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BWFlatsLeasehold£335,000
10 Oct 2025Apartment 217, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BWFlatsLeasehold£446,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 205, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BWFlatsLeasehold£470,000
13 May 2026Apartment 154, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BTFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for SE1 6BW

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Overview

Postcode SE1 6BW is located in a major urban area, within the Chaucer ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Elephant & Castle area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 377 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
377
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Elephant & Castle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 377 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from SE1 6BW.

Flood risk

Very low

Elephant & Castle near SE1 6BW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 6BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.4 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.5 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 6BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.5 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.2 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
619
Population density
64,583.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
149.74(+1496%)
Violence and sexual offences
95.05(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.41(+43%)
Other theft
35.81(+213%)
Robbery
35.16(+888%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
185
29.94%
British
158
25.57%
Other Asian
45
7.28%
Chinese
44
7.12%
Indian
41
6.63%
Total population: 618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
452
75.84%
Level 3 (A level)
73
12.25%
No qualifications
18
3.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
2.68%
Other
16
2.68%
Total 16+ residents: 596

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
218
62.82%
Owns with a mortgage
71
20.46%
Owns outright
36
10.37%
Other forms of private rent
16
4.61%
Shared ownership
3
0.86%
Total households: 347

Schools

In the SE1 6BW postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 6BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon College of Printing & Distributive TradesMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLondon South Bank UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Jude's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 6BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miElephant & Castle Food & Wine119 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DQWalking directions to Elephant & Castle Food & Wine
0.1 miSelect & SaveArch Street, Southwark, SE1 6ASWalking directions to Select & Save
0.1 miSainsbury's40 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury's Local22 Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6BHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miHekedeSt. Gabriel Walk, Southwark, SE1 6FGWalking directions to Hekede