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SE1 6AD

Harper Road

Chaucer

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Overview

Postcode SE1 6AD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
63.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Elephant & Castle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.9%

Approximately 63.9% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SE1 6AD.

Flood risk

Very low

Elephant & Castle near SE1 6AD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 6AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.3 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.7 mi

1

London Bridge

Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to London Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 6AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.4 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.3 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
484
Population density
38,720 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.21(+94%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.85(+44%)
Other theft
39.49(+245%)
Theft from the person
32.13(+243%)
Robbery
9.37(+163%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
121
24.95%
British
88
18.14%
Bangladeshi
68
14.02%
Other White
38
7.84%
Other
35
7.22%
Total population: 485

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
160
40.92%
Level 3 (A level)
72
18.41%
No qualifications
70
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.14%
Total 16+ residents: 391

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
101
59.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
18.93%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.28%
Owns outright
10
5.92%
Other social rented
7
4.14%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Chaucer

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£679
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £546K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chaucer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,350,000£1,091
Terraced3£960,000£1,158
Flats72£427,500£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chaucer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaucer.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£485,000£1,305,000
2017£516,500£1,500,000
2018£490,000£2,500,000
2019£495,000£960,800
2020£591,000£1,175,000
2021£500,000£894,000
2022£475,000£987,500
2023£465,000£2,480,000
2024£466,500£1,291,000
2025£435,000£960,000
2026£427,500£1,120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chaucer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaucer.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£734£1,102
2017£798£699
2018£755£774
2019£794£842
2020£791£871
2021£727£701
2022£764£985
2023£792£997
2024£745£1,016
2025£698£896
2026£677£1,508
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chaucer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chaucer in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Flat, 16, Harper Road, London, SE1 6ADOtherFreehold£765,000
10 Dec 2025The William Public House, 16, Harper Road, London, SE1 6ADOtherLeasehold£338,175
03 Nov 2025Flat 8, Royal Standard Apartments, 42, Harper Road, London, SE1 6ADFlatsLeasehold£635,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 73, Longridge House, Falmouth Road, London, SE1 6QWFlatsLeasehold£385,000
17 Jun 2025Flat 21, Dawkins Court, 2, Garland Close, London, SE1 6AYFlatsLeasehold£183,750

Schools

In the SE1 6AD postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 6AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughArk Globe AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableImperial Oak Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryVictory Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 6AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBlue MoonHarper Road, Southwark, SE1 6ADWalking directions to Blue Moon
0.2 miTesco Express157 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNew Kent Road General Store179 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AGWalking directions to New Kent Road General Store
0.2 miSainsbury's Local58a Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miRoyal Food and WineSpurgeon Street, Southwark, SE1 4YFWalking directions to Royal Food and Wine

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 6AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felix George Hamer

Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Pascale Mitchell

Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Suzanne Elizabeth Wise

Chaucer - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardChaucerE05011098
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elephant & CastleE02000815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 009CE01003943
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 6AD

Is SE1 6AD (Elephant & Castle) safe?

The area around SE1 6AD records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE1 6AD?

The median sale price around SE1 6AD in Elephant & Castle is £430,000 (about £679 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 6AD?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 6AD, including Ark Globe Academy (Good), Imperial Oak Preparatory School and Victory Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 6AD?

The closest station to SE1 6AD is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 436 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 6AD?

SE1 6AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 6AD (Elephant & Castle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 6AD is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felix George Hamer (Green Party), Pascale Mitchell (Green Party) and Suzanne Elizabeth Wise (Green Party).