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SE1 4NX

Old Kent Road

North Walworth

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Detailed insights for SE1 4NX

Overview

Postcode SE1 4NX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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
58.5%
Connectivity
8/10
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

58.5%

Approximately 58.5% 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 39 ft away from SE1 4NX.

Flood risk

Very low

Walworth North near SE1 4NX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 4NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.8 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.9 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 4NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.4 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.2 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
27,981.7 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
82
26.97%
African
53
17.43%
Caribbean
53
17.43%
Other White
27
8.88%
Other
22
7.24%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
44.21%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.46%
No qualifications
29
11.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
56.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.69%
Shared ownership
19
14.62%
Owns outright
5
3.85%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 4NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 4NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 20255, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UUFlatsLeasehold£284,500
27 Aug 202535, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UUFlatsLeasehold£387,500
02 Jun 202534, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UUFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Oct 202540, Laurel Apartments, Townsend Street, London, SE17 1HGFlatsLeasehold£144,000
24 Apr 202545, Laurel Apartments, Townsend Street, London, SE17 1HGFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 4NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableTHE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOLOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondarySt Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 4NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidl96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NYWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miIman International SupermarketOld Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJWalking directions to Iman International Supermarket
0.1 miAndino187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NAWalking directions to Andino
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

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 4NX, 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 Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 4NX

Is SE1 4NX (Walworth North) safe?

The area around SE1 4NX 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 4NX?

The median sale price around SE1 4NX 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 4NX?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 4NX, including THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good), Grange Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 4NX?

The closest station to SE1 4NX is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,060 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 4NX?

SE1 4NX 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 4NX (Walworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 4NX 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).