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SE1 1DF

Swan Street

Chaucer

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Detailed insights for SE1 1DF

Overview

Postcode SE1 1DF 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 Borough, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
377
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

19%

Approximately 19.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from SE1 1DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Elephant & Castle near SE1 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Borough located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 1DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.4 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.5 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 1DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.4 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park
0.4 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
8,636.4 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

British
109
44.49%
Other White
61
24.9%
Indian
10
4.08%
Chinese
9
3.67%
Caribbean
9
3.67%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
75.11%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.97%
No qualifications
14
6.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.49%
Apprenticeship
3
1.31%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
43.8%
Other social rented
24
17.52%
Owns outright
21
15.33%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.33%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.65%
Total households: 137

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202611, Trinity Church Square, London, SE1 4HUFlatsLeasehold£872,000
07 May 2025Flat 6, 5, Trinity Church Square, London, SE1 4HUFlatsLeasehold£706,100
18 Jul 2025Flat 2, 6, Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DBFlatsLeasehold£299,479
30 May 2025Flat 1, St. Michaels Court, 3, Hulme Place, London, SE1 1HYFlatsLeasehold£796,000
18 Aug 202546, Trinity Church Square, London, SE1 4HTTerracedLeasehold£960,000

Schools

In the SE1 1DF postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 1DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLondon Christian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCharles Dickens Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySaint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the BoroughVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 1DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 1DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSupersave Express223-227 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JDWalking directions to Supersave Express
0.2 miA & D Convenience Store107 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 1PQWalking directions to A & D Convenience Store
0.2 miBlue MoonHarper Road, Southwark, SE1 6ADWalking directions to Blue Moon
0.2 miTesco Express34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPrezzemolo & Vitale180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LBWalking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE1 1DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felix George Hamer

Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Pascale Mitchell

Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Suzanne Elizabeth Wise

Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardChaucerE05011098
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elephant & CastleE02000815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 009BE01003937
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 1DF

Is SE1 1DF (Elephant & Castle) safe?

The area around SE1 1DF records about 377 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE1 1DF?

The median sale price around SE1 1DF in Elephant & Castle is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 1DF?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 1DF, including London Christian School, Charles Dickens Primary School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 1DF?

The closest station to SE1 1DF is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 219 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 1DF?

SE1 1DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 1DF (Elephant & Castle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 1DF is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felix George Hamer (Green Party), Pascale Mitchell (Green Party) and Suzanne Elizabeth Wise (Green Party).