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SE1 6AZ

Newington Causeway

Chaucer

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Detailed insights for SE1 6AZ

Overview

Postcode SE1 6AZ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 377 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× 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 Borough, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 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
377
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Elephant & Castle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 377 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from SE1 6AZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Elephant & Castle near SE1 6AZ 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 Borough located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 6AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.3 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.6 mi

1

Southwark

Jubilee

Walking directions to Southwark

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 6AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTabard GardensMediumWalking directions to Tabard Gardens
0.3 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park
0.5 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
8,853.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
149.74(+1496%)
Violence and sexual offences
95.05(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.41(+43%)
Other theft
35.81(+213%)
Robbery
35.16(+888%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
19.05%
African
66
16.54%
Other White
65
16.29%
Other
33
8.27%
Bangladeshi
28
7.02%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
46.71%
No qualifications
62
18.56%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
39.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
36.47%
Owns with a mortgage
21
12.35%
Owns outright
8
4.71%
Shared ownership
6
3.53%
Total households: 170

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025Flat 17, 25, Harper Road, London, SE1 6AWFlatsLeasehold£865,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 9, Trinity House, Bath Terrace, London, SE1 6PXFlatsLeasehold£415,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 1, Bath House, Bath Terrace, London, SE1 6PUFlatsLeasehold£450,000
22 Dec 2025Flat 3, Devonshire House, Bath Terrace, London, SE1 6PTFlatsLeasehold£545,000
29 Sept 2025Flat 23, Newall House, Harper Road, London, SE1 6QDFlatsLeasehold£475,000

Schools

In the SE1 6AZ postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 6AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCharles Dickens Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLondon South Bank UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLondon Christian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 6AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBlue MoonHarper Road, Southwark, SE1 6ADWalking directions to Blue Moon
0.2 miTesco Express44-46 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miA & D Convenience Store107 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 1PQWalking directions to A & D Convenience Store
0.2 miCo-op Food136 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0DGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 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 6AZ, 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 009BE01003937
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 6AZ

Is SE1 6AZ (Elephant & Castle) safe?

The area around SE1 6AZ records about 377 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 6AZ?

The median sale price around SE1 6AZ 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 6AZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 6AZ, including Charles Dickens Primary School, London South Bank University (Good) and London Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 6AZ?

The closest station to SE1 6AZ is Borough in TfL zone 1, about 357 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 6AZ?

SE1 6AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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