Postcode SE1 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Chaucer ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Elephant & Castle area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 371.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Elephant & Castle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,190 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 371.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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.
The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SE1 6LS.
Elephant & Castle near SE1 6LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £468,000 in Chaucer area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,750 up to £1,291,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £1,100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chaucer
In the SE1 6LS postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 44-46 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 136 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0DG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Elephant & Castle Food & Wine | Newington Causeway, Southwark, SE1 6DB | Walking directions to Elephant & Castle Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | A & D Convenience Store | 107 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 1PQ | Walking directions to A & D Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | Arch Street, Southwark, SE1 6AS | Walking directions to Select & Save |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.