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SE1 1GA

Borough High Street

Chaucer

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Overview

Postcode SE1 1GA is located in a major urban area, within the Chaucer ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Borough & Southwark Street area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Borough & Southwark Street is £76,670 per year. The nearest station is Borough, about 0 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
260
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Borough & Southwark Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Borough & Southwark Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Borough & Southwark Street is £76,670 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from SE1 1GA.

Flood risk

Very low

Borough & Southwark Street near SE1 1GA 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 Borough located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 1GA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.5 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge
0.5 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 1GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.2 miDickens' FieldsSmallWalking directions to Dickens' Fields
0.4 miLeathermarket GardensSmallWalking directions to Leathermarket Gardens

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
13,411.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
69.37(+640%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.59(+53%)
Other theft
47.09(+312%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.56(+66%)
Public order
24.81(+267%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
37.12%
Other White
58
25.33%
Indian
31
13.54%
Chinese
13
5.68%
Other
9
3.93%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
70.85%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.14%
No qualifications
15
6.73%
Other
6
2.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
1.79%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
63.73%
Owns outright
16
15.69%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.88%
Other social rented
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 2025Flat 1, Kingfisher Court, 8, Swan Street, London, SE1 1BFFlatsLeasehold£850,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 9, Lapwing Court, 6, Swan Street, London, SE1 1BEFlatsLeasehold£475,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 3, Virama House, 8C, Vine Yard, London, SE1 1QLFlatsLeasehold£385,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 5, 6, Vine Yard, London, SE1 1QLFlatsLeasehold£1,070,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 2, 67, Lant Street, London, SE1 1QNFlatsLeasehold£590,000

Schools

In the SE1 1GA postcode area, located within Borough & Southwark Street, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 1GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon Christian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryCharles Dickens Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 1GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSupersave Express223-227 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JDWalking directions to Supersave Express
0.1 miPrezzemolo & Vitale180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LBWalking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale
0.1 miTesco Express34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miA & D Convenience Store107 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 1PQWalking directions to A & D Convenience Store
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBorough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1BLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 1GA, 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)Borough & Southwark StreetE02000808
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 002EE01003939
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 1GA

Is SE1 1GA (Borough & Southwark Street) safe?

The area around SE1 1GA records about 260 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, other theft and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SE1 1GA?

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

What schools are near SE1 1GA?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 1GA, 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 1GA?

The closest station to SE1 1GA is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 67 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 1GA?

SE1 1GA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 1GA (Borough & Southwark Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 1GA 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).