Postcode SE1 6SD 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 very high crime levels, with around 272.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 2 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 15,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Southwark St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 272.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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 62 ft away from SE1 6SD.
Southwark St George's near SE1 6SD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.2 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 6SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | Apartment 107, 6, St Gabriel Walk, London, SE1 6FS | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Apartment 1806, 1, St Gabriel Walk, London, SE1 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £850,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Apartment 1406, 1, St Gabriel Walk, London, SE1 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £850,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Apartment 1007, 1, St Gabriel Walk, London, SE1 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Apartment 1802, 1, St Gabriel Walk, London, SE1 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 |
In the SE1 6SD postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hekede | St. Gabriel Walk, Southwark, SE1 6FG | Walking directions to Hekede |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 22 Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Winemasters | 101 Newington Butts, London, SE1 6SF | Walking directions to Winemasters |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Southwark, SE1 6SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Elephant & Castle Food & Wine | 119 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DQ | Walking directions to Elephant & Castle Food & Wine |
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 6SD, 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 6SD records about 273 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 6SD 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 6SD, including London College of Printing & Distributive Trades, Charlotte Sharman Primary School (Good) and St Jude's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 6SD is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 186 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6SD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,315 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 6SD 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).