Postcode SE1 1JD 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 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
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.
Borough & Southwark Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Borough & Southwark Street is £76,670 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from SE1 1JD.
Borough & Southwark Street near SE1 1JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Borough located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Dickens' Fields | Small | Walking directions to Dickens' Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Leathermarket Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Leathermarket Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,350,000 | £1,091 |
| Terraced | 3 | £960,000 | £1,158 |
| Flats | 72 | £427,500 | £673 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 1JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 9, Lapwing Court, 6, Swan Street, London, SE1 1BE | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Kingfisher Court, 8, Swan Street, London, SE1 1BF | Flats | Leasehold | £850,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, Virama House, 8C, Vine Yard, London, SE1 1QL | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, 6, Vine Yard, London, SE1 1QL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,070,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 67, Lant Street, London, SE1 1QN | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 |
In the SE1 1JD postcode area, located within Borough & Southwark Street, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 1JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Supersave Express | 223-227 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JD | Walking directions to Supersave Express |
| 0.1 mi | Prezzemolo & Vitale | 180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LB | Walking directions to Prezzemolo & Vitale |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1BL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | 101-103 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0AX | Walking directions to Shell Select |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 1JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Felix George Hamer
Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026
Pascale Mitchell
Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026
Suzanne Elizabeth Wise
Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 1JD 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.
The median sale price around SE1 1JD in Borough & Southwark Street is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 1JD, including London Christian School, Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough (Good) and Charles Dickens Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 1JD is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 63 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE1 1JD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 1JD 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).