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SE1 4AZ

North Walworth

Southwark

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Overview

Postcode SE1 4AZ is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Walworth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from SE1 4AZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Walworth North near SE1 4AZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 4AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.6 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.8 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 4AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.3 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.5 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
11,026.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.28(+7%)
Theft from the person
26.51(+183%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.74(-27%)
Burglary
11.28(+106%)
Other theft
10.15(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
131
52.82%
Other White
53
21.37%
Other
8
3.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.82%
Other Asian
6
2.42%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
72.12%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.18%
No qualifications
13
5.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.54%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
39.18%
Owns with a mortgage
25
25.77%
Owns outright
21
21.65%
Other social rented
7
7.22%
Shared ownership
2
2.06%
Total households: 97

Property prices in North Walworth

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£703
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £642K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,625 up to £1,345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Walworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£929,250£791
Flats98£410,000£666

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Walworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£512,500£865,000
2017£495,000£1,046,220
2018£553,475£695,000
2019£600,000£675,000
2020£529,600£696,000
2021£492,500£862,500
2022£500,000£875,000
2023£407,500£955,000
2024£642,080£980,003
2025£402,500£977,500
2026£459,000£907,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£678£828
2017£713£1,135
2018£885£601
2019£918£617
2020£818£638
2021£755£784
2022£771£749
2023£695£820
2024£972£832
2025£666£800
2026£754£690
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Walworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 4AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 4AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202529, Searles Road, London, SE1 4YXTerracedFreehold£995,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 4, 24, Mason Street, London, SE17 1HFFlatsLeasehold£305,000
26 Nov 20251, Searles Road, London, SE1 4YUTerracedFreehold£1,200,000
26 Nov 20251, Searles Road, London, SE1 4YUTerracedFreehold£800,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 30, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NUFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the SE1 4AZ postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 4AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miAll-throughArk Globe AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 4AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 4AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBagh Convenient Store25 Bartholomew Street, London, SE1 4ALWalking directions to Bagh Convenient Store
0.2 miLidl96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miCostcutterGreen Walk, Southwark, SE1 4TLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miTesco Express67-69 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondis197-209 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AGWalking directions to Londis

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 4AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Elizabeth Corn

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sam Foster

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Vanessa Joan Threadgold

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardNorth WalworthE05011107
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walworth NorthE02000818
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 012AE01003960
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2023-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 4AZ

Is SE1 4AZ (Walworth North) safe?

The area around SE1 4AZ records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE1 4AZ?

The median sale price around SE1 4AZ in Walworth North is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 4AZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 4AZ, including St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (Good), Grange Primary School (Requires improvement) and Ark Globe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 4AZ?

The closest station to SE1 4AZ is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 891 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 4AZ?

SE1 4AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 4AZ (Walworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 4AZ is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Rebecca Elizabeth Corn (Green Party), Sam Foster (Green Party) and Vanessa Joan Threadgold (Green Party).