Postcode SE1 6FY is located in a major urban area, within the St George's area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Southwark St George's area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southwark St George's is £69,009 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Southwark St George's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,977 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Southwark St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southwark St George's is £69,009 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from SE1 6FY.
Southwark St George's near SE1 6FY 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dickens' Fields | Small | Walking directions to Dickens' Fields |
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 6FY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 15, Laurie House, Gaywood Street, London, SE1 6HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat C, 60, St Georges Road, London, SE1 6ET | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 9, Oswin Street, London, SE11 4TF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,290,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, Hayles Buildings, Elliotts Row, London, SE11 4TB | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Apartment 192, Metro Central Heights, 119, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BW | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the SE1 6FY postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 9 primary and 3 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 College of Printing & Distributive Trades | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
London College of Printing & Distributive Trades ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
St Jude's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Elevated Futures Education | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Elevated Futures Education ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 6FY
| 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 | Hekede | St. Gabriel Walk, Southwark, SE1 6FG | Walking directions to Hekede |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 22 Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Superway | 16 London Road, London, SE1 6JZ | Walking directions to Superway |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | Arch Street, Southwark, SE1 6AS | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 6FY, 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 6FY records about 187 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE1 6FY 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 6FY, including London College of Printing & Distributive Trades, St Jude's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Elevated Futures Education. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 6FY is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 284 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6FY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,977 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 6FY 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).