Postcode SE1 1YL 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 234.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borough & Southwark Street is £76,670 per year. The nearest station is Borough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
Borough & Southwark Street has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Borough & Southwark Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SE1 1YL.
Borough & Southwark Street near SE1 1YL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Monument | Circle, District | Walking directions to Monument |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Leathermarket Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Leathermarket Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dickens Square | Small | Walking directions to Dickens Square |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £468,000 in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,750 up to £1,291,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £1,100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chaucer
In the SE1 1YL postcode area, located within Borough & Southwark Street, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 1YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 127-143 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1NP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Alexandria Stores | Kipling Street, Southwark, SE1 3RX | Walking directions to Alexandria Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1BL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Classic Food & Wine | Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1NL | Walking directions to Classic Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.