Property profile

Apartment 268 Metro Central Heights119, Newington Causeway

Map showing Apartment 268 Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London

Estimated sale price

£435,000

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 sold20 Sept 2019
£470,000Change since last sale: −£33,000 (−7.1%)
Annualised change
−1.1% per yearSouthwark annualised change (flats) since 2019: −0.4% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £673 per sq ft
£738 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£65 per sq ft (+9.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Chaucer
£427,500Estimate vs local median: +£9,000 (+2.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area55 m² / 592 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Sept 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Sept 2019£470,000+96%
07 Apr 2006£240,000+19%
11 Jul 2002£201,000+93%
30 Jun 1998£103,950-

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Apartment 236, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BXFlatsLeasehold£390,000
12 Aug 2025Apartment 475, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DTFlatsLeasehold£510,000
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

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for SE1 6BX

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Overview

Postcode SE1 6BX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.1 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
287
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Elephant & Castle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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 110 ft away from SE1 6BX.

Flood risk

Very low

Elephant & Castle near SE1 6BX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 6BX
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 6BX
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
131
Population density
18,450.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
90.81(+868%)
Violence and sexual offences
74.45(+140%)
Shoplifting
36.1(+261%)
Other theft
33.84(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.02(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
29
22.31%
Other White
23
17.69%
Other
16
12.31%
African
13
10%
Indian
11
8.46%
Total population: 130

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
73.33%
Level 3 (A level)
15
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
5.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
4.17%
Apprenticeship
3
2.5%
Total 16+ residents: 120

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
50%
Owns with a mortgage
12
17.65%
Shared ownership
12
17.65%
Owns outright
7
10.29%
Social rents from council
1
1.47%
Total households: 68

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableLondon South Bank UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miNot applicableImperial Oak Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 6BX
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
0.1 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