Postcode SE1 4XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Chaucer ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the London Bridge & Bermondsey West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year. The nearest station is Borough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in London Bridge & Bermondsey West is £66,102 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE1 4XJ.
London Bridge & Bermondsey West near SE1 4XJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Borough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Bermondsey Spa Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bermondsey Spa Gardens |
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 4XJ postcode area, located within London Bridge & Bermondsey West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 4XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thakorji | Elim Street, Southwark, SE1 4DD | Walking directions to Thakorji |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 67-69 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Alice Street, Southwark, SE1 4QZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Pinky's Supermarket | Southwark, SE1 3UQ | Walking directions to Pinky's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tower Express | Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, SE1 4TP | Walking directions to Tower Express |
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.