Postcode SE1 6FL is located in a major urban area, within the St George's area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Borough & Southwark Street area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 237.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Borough & Southwark Street is £76,670 per year. The median sale price in St George's is £590,000 (around £891 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £465,313 and £807,500. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Borough & Southwark Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Borough & Southwark Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 237.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Borough & Southwark Street is £76,670 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from SE1 6FL.
Borough & Southwark Street near SE1 6FL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £891 per square foot) in St George's area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £2,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,775,000 | £921 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,285,000 | £950 |
| Flats | 47 | £500,000 | £873 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480,000 | £645,000 |
| 2017 | £675,560 | £1,075,000 |
| 2018 | £732,000 | £1,160,000 |
| 2019 | £572,250 | £1,611,000 |
| 2020 | £555,000 | £1,167,500 |
| 2021 | £553,000 | £1,030,000 |
| 2022 | £480,000 | £985,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £1,392,500 |
| 2024 | £555,000 | £1,360,000 |
| 2025 | £599,950 | £1,338,750 |
| 2026 | £585,000 | £1,256,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £755 | £709 |
| 2017 | £988 | £780 |
| 2018 | £1,049 | £873 |
| 2019 | £929 | £843 |
| 2020 | £906 | £987 |
| 2021 | £846 | £826 |
| 2022 | £803 | £850 |
| 2023 | £846 | £1,002 |
| 2024 | £881 | £888 |
| 2025 | £882 | £957 |
| 2026 | £891 | £950 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | Apartment 1503, 251, Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 6FL | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Apartment 1602, 251, Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 6FL | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Apartment 1411, 251, Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 6FL | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Apartment 1212, 251, Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 6FL | Flats | Leasehold | £740,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Apartment 2901, 251, Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 6FP | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 |
In the SE1 6FL postcode area, located within Borough & Southwark Street, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | London South Bank University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | London College of Printing & Distributive Trades | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Elevated Futures Education | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 6FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Elephant & Castle Food & Wine | 119 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DQ | Walking directions to Elephant & Castle Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 44-46 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | Arch Street, Southwark, SE1 6AS | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Superway | 16 London Road, London, SE1 6JZ | Walking directions to Superway |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 40 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE1 6FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham James Neale
St George's - Elected 7 May 2026
Lina Maria Usma
St George's - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 6FL records about 238 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 shoplifting, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE1 6FL in St George's is £590,000 (about £891 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 6FL, including London South Bank University, London College of Printing & Distributive Trades and Elevated Futures Education. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 6FL is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 346 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6FL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 6FL is Neil Coyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham James Neale (Liberal Democrats) and Lina Maria Usma (Liberal Democrats).