Postcode SE1 6GD is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 225 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 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.
Walworth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 225 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from SE1 6GD.
Walworth North near SE1 6GD 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 0.2 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 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.1 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £929,250 | £791 |
| Flats | 98 | £410,000 | £666 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6GD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | Apartment 603, Octavia Apartments, 7, Chatteris Way, London, SE17 1GX | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Apartment 302, 4, Munton Road, London, SE17 1PR | Flats | Leasehold | £434,666 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Apartment 303, 4, Munton Road, London, SE17 1PR | Flats | Leasehold | £571,984 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Apartment 402, 4, Munton Road, London, SE17 1PR | Flats | Leasehold | £562,408 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Apartment 501, 4, Munton Road, London, SE17 1PR | Flats | Leasehold | £655,857 |
In the SE1 6GD postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6GD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 157 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | New Kent Road General Store | 179 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | Walking directions to New Kent Road General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 40 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 197-209 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 6GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca Elizabeth Corn
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Foster
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Vanessa Joan Threadgold
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 6GD records about 225 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE1 6GD in Walworth North is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 6GD, including Imperial Oak Preparatory School, Victory Primary School (Good) and Ark Globe Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 6GD is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 303 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6GD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE1 6GD 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).