Postcode SE1 6HS 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 Lambeth North, about 0.3 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Southwark St George's has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SE1 6HS.
Southwark St George's near SE1 6HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lambeth North located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.4 mi | Newington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Newington Gardens |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 5, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW | Other | Freehold | £4,025,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Apartment 11, Westminster Bridge House, 6, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HT | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 3C, 3, London Road, London, SE1 6JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 10, London Road, London, SE1 6JZ | Other | Freehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 4, Delphini Apartments, 10, St Georges Circus, London, SE1 8EH | Other | Leasehold | £569,000 |
In the SE1 6HS postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Superway | 16 London Road, London, SE1 6JZ | Walking directions to Superway |
| 0.1 mi | D & J News | Waterloo Road, Southwark, SE1 8XH | Walking directions to D & J News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 150 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 44-46 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Waterloo Food & Wines | 187 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UX | Walking directions to Waterloo Food & Wines |
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 6HS, 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 6HS records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6HS 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 6HS, including St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good), St Jude's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 6HS is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 486 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
SE1 6HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,262 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 6HS 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).