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SE1 6AN

County Street

Chaucer

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Detailed insights for SE1 6AN

Overview

Postcode SE1 6AN 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 286.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.2 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
287
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
57.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Elephant & Castle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.4%

Approximately 57.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from SE1 6AN.

Flood risk

Very low

Elephant & Castle near SE1 6AN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 6AN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.5 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.6 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
27,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
90.81(+868%)
Violence and sexual offences
74.45(+140%)
Shoplifting
36.1(+261%)
Other theft
33.84(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.02(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
121
28.27%
Bangladeshi
85
19.86%
British
51
11.92%
Other
50
11.68%
Other White
41
9.58%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
40.87%
No qualifications
56
17.34%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
12.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
54.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
20.57%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.09%
Shared ownership
8
5.67%
Owns outright
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2026Flat 13, Tavern Court, 95, New Kent Road, London, SE1 6RYFlatsLeasehold£518,000
17 Oct 2025Apartment 603, Octavia Apartments, 7, Chatteris Way, London, SE17 1GXFlatsLeasehold£160,000
16 Feb 2026Apartment 304, Beck House, 3, New Lion Way, London, SE17 1GRFlatsLeasehold£208,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 401, Beck House, 3, New Lion Way, London, SE17 1GRFlatsLeasehold£225,750
15 Dec 2025Apartment 402, Beck House, 3, New Lion Way, London, SE17 1GRFlatsLeasehold£688,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 6AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableImperial Oak Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryVictory Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miAll-throughArk Globe AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 6AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express157 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's40 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miNew Kent Road General Store179 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AGWalking directions to New Kent Road General Store
0.1 miBlue MoonHarper Road, Southwark, SE1 6ADWalking directions to Blue Moon
0.1 miSelect & SaveArch Street, Southwark, SE1 6ASWalking directions to Select & Save

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 6AN, 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 009GE01033873
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 6AN

Is SE1 6AN (Elephant & Castle) safe?

The area around SE1 6AN records about 287 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 6AN?

The median sale price around SE1 6AN 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 6AN?

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

What is the nearest station to SE1 6AN?

The closest station to SE1 6AN is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 279 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 6AN?

SE1 6AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 6AN 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).