Postcode SE1 4JF 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.
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.
Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Elephant & Castle is £61,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from SE1 4JF.
Elephant & Castle near SE1 4JF 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.3 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,750 up to £1,620,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 88 | £469,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £1,100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chaucer
In the SE1 4JF postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 4JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 58a Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Food and Wine | Spurgeon Street, Southwark, SE1 4YF | Walking directions to Royal Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Blue Moon | Harper Road, Southwark, SE1 6AD | Walking directions to Blue Moon |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 34 Long Lane, London, SE1 4AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Supersave Express | 223-227 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JD | Walking directions to Supersave Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.