Postcode SE1 6HJ is located in a major urban area, within the St George's ward 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 nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 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 the United Kingdom, 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 37 ft away from SE1 6HJ.
Southwark St George's near SE1 6HJ 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 | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £620,500 (about £899 per square foot) in St George's area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,775,000 | £921 |
| Terraced | 3 | £1,475,000 | £904 |
| Flats | 47 | £600,000 | £891 |
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 | £600,000 | £1,338,750 |
| 2026 | £642,500 | — |
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 | £887 | £957 |
| 2026 | £908 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6HJ.
| 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 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 16, Metropolis, 1, Oswin Street, London, SE11 4TF | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, Hayles Buildings, Elliotts Row, London, SE11 4TB | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the SE1 6HJ postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6HJ
| 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 6HJ, 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 6HJ 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 6HJ in Southwark St George's is £620,500 (about £899 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 6HJ, including London College of Printing & Distributive Trades, St Jude's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Charlotte Sharman Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 6HJ is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 285 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6HJ 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 6HJ 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).