Postcode SE1 6SF is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,887 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from SE1 6SF.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE1 6SF 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 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 6SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 13, Howell Walk, London, SE1 6TL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £755,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Flat 23, Draper House, 20, Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6SX | Flats | Leasehold | £303,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 28, Wollaston Close, London, SE1 6SL | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 53, Hampton Street, London, SE17 3AN | Terraced | Freehold | £830,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Apartment 306, 9, Churchyard Row, London, SE11 4FE | Flats | Leasehold | £417,500 |
In the SE1 6SF postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Winemasters | 101 Newington Butts, London, SE1 6SF | Walking directions to Winemasters |
| 0 mi | Premier | Southwark, SE1 6SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 22 Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Hekede | St. Gabriel Walk, Southwark, SE1 6FG | Walking directions to Hekede |
| 0.1 mi | Kiki & Miumiu | Heygate Street, Southwark, SE17 1FT | Walking directions to Kiki & Miumiu |
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 6SF, 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 6SF records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6SF in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West 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 6SF, including Crampton Primary (Outstanding), London College of Printing & Distributive Trades and The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 6SF is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 237 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6SF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,887 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 6SF 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).