How noisy is SE1 4HU?

Noise level is Low (approx. 55.0-59.9 dB) from road about 249.7 ft away.

Which supermarkets are close to SE1 4HU?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Supersave Express

How safe is Elephant & Castle (SE1 4HU)?

Crime level is very high with about 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in Elephant & Castle near SE1 4HU.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Elephant & Castle is 266 with density 16441.7 per km².

Which ward and council is SE1 4HU in?

SE1 4HU is in Chaucer ward, Southwark council (London).

What are house prices in Elephant & Castle?

Based on 102 recent sales, the median price is £466,500.

What's the average income in Elephant & Castle?

Average resident income is about £61,000 per year.

What schools are near SE1 4HU and how are they rated?

There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 1 Outstanding and 8 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 3 Good.

What's the nearest station to SE1 4HU and how far is it?

The nearest station is Borough, about 0.2 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

How much social housing is near SE1 4HU?

About 45.5% on this street and 32.5% across the surrounding area.

Is SE1 4HU at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Are there parks near SE1 4HU?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest medium park is Tabard Gardens about 0.2 miles away.

Postcode insights

SE1 4HU

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Chaucer

Southwark

England / London / Southwark / Elephant & Castle / Chaucer / SE1 4HU

Overview

Postcode SE1 4HU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elephant & Castle is £61,000 per year. The nearest station is Borough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

151

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

45.5%

Connectivity

10/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Elephant & Castle has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

45.5%

Approximately 45.5% 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

6/10

The average income of residents in Elephant & Castle is £61,000 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from SE1 4HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Elephant & Castle near SE1 4HU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	1	Borough	Northern
0.4 mi	1,2	Elephant and Castle	Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink
0.6 mi	1	London Bridge	Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.2 mi	Tabard Gardens	Medium
0.4 mi	Elephant Park	Small
0.4 mi	Paragon Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

266

Population density

16,441.7 per km²

Demographics

British

122

45.52%

Other White

35.07%

Caribbean

2.99%

White and Asian (mixed)

2.61%

Irish

2.61%

Total population: 268

Housing

Other social rented

43.9%

Private landlord or letting agency

42.28%

Owns with a mortgage

5.69%

Other forms of private rent

3.25%

Owns outright

3.25%

Total households: 123

Property prices in Chaucer

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £466,500 in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,750 up to £1,620,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	99	£455,000	£297,000	£400,000	£610,000	£972,000
Terraced	3	£1,100,000	£965,000	£1,025,000	£1,195,500	£1,271,900

10 years price trend in Chaucer

Schools

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

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Not applicable	London Christian School	Other independent school	N/A
0.2 mi	Primary	Charles Dickens Primary School	Academy converter	N/A
0.3 mi	Primary	Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough	Voluntary aided school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Supersave Express	223-227 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JD
0.2 mi	Blue Moon	Harper Road, Southwark, SE1 6AD
0.2 mi	A & D Convenience Store	107 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 1PQ
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AU
0.2 mi	Prezzemolo & Vitale	180 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LB

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Ship	68 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DX
0.1 mi	The Colab Tavern	Harper Road, Southwark, SE1 6RP
0.1 mi	Dover Castle	6a Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4XW
0.2 mi	The Gladstone Arms	64 Lant Street, London, SE1 1QN
0.2 mi	The Royal Oak	44 Tabard Street, London, SE1 4JU

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Japanese Yama Sushi	Trinity Street, Southwark, SE1 1DB
0.1 mi	Flavours of Naples	299 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JG
0.1 mi	M&M Gelato	Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1JJ
0.1 mi	Mina's Grill	Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1JJ
0.1 mi	Noodle House	Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1JJ

Distance	Name	Address
0.4 mi	St George	London Road, Southwark, SE1 6FY
0.5 mi	City Pharmacy	Borough High Street, Southwark, SE1 1LZ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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