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SE1 6FX

North Walworth

Southwark

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Detailed insights for SE1 6FX

Overview

Postcode SE1 6FX is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth 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 600.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
600
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Elephant & Castle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 600.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from SE1 6FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Elephant & Castle near SE1 6FX has no 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 6FX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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
0.5 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 6FX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.5 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.2 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
3,955.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
287.58(+2966%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.75(+227%)
Other theft
85.14(+645%)
Violence and sexual offences
78.19(+152%)
Robbery
46.05(+1194%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
53
30.64%
Chinese
34
19.65%
Other White
29
16.76%
African
12
6.94%
Other Black
8
4.62%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
76.05%
Level 3 (A level)
24
14.37%
No qualifications
6
3.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
2.99%
Apprenticeship
3
1.8%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
75.29%
Other social rented
16
18.82%
Owns outright
2
2.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.18%
Social rents from council
1
1.18%
Total households: 85

Property prices in North Walworth

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£703
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £642K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,625 up to £1,345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Walworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£929,250£791
Flats98£410,000£666

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Walworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£512,500£865,000
2017£495,000£1,046,220
2018£553,475£695,000
2019£600,000£675,000
2020£529,600£696,000
2021£492,500£862,500
2022£500,000£875,000
2023£407,500£955,000
2024£642,080£980,003
2025£402,500£977,500
2026£459,000£907,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£678£828
2017£713£1,135
2018£885£601
2019£918£617
2020£818£638
2021£755£784
2022£771£749
2023£695£820
2024£972£832
2025£666£800
2026£754£690
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Walworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Apartment 236, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BXFlatsLeasehold£390,000
12 Aug 2025Apartment 475, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DTFlatsLeasehold£510,000
13 May 2026Apartment 154, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BTFlatsLeasehold£400,000
28 Nov 2025Apartment 137, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BTFlatsLeasehold£307,600
31 Mar 2025Apartment 185, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BTFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 6FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon College of Printing & Distributive TradesMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableImperial Oak Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableLondon South Bank UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 6FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miElephant & Castle Food & Wine119 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DQWalking directions to Elephant & Castle Food & Wine
0.1 miSelect & SaveArch Street, Southwark, SE1 6ASWalking directions to Select & Save
0.1 miSainsbury's40 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miSainsbury's Local22 Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6BHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miHekedeSt. Gabriel Walk, Southwark, SE1 6FGWalking directions to Hekede

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

Local councillors

Rebecca Elizabeth Corn

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sam Foster

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Vanessa Joan Threadgold

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardNorth WalworthE05011107
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elephant & CastleE02000815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 009HE01033874
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 6FX

Is SE1 6FX (Elephant & Castle) safe?

The area around SE1 6FX records about 600 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 6FX?

The median sale price around SE1 6FX in Elephant & Castle is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 6FX?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 6FX, including London College of Printing & Distributive Trades, Imperial Oak Preparatory School and London South Bank University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 6FX?

The closest station to SE1 6FX is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 115 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE1 6FX?

SE1 6FX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 6FX is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Rebecca Elizabeth Corn (Green Party), Sam Foster (Green Party) and Vanessa Joan Threadgold (Green Party).