Postcode SE1 6SW 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 12 primary and 4 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 24 ft away from SE1 6SW.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE1 6SW has no 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 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.1 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 6SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | Apartment 1607, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EG | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | Apartment 1404, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EG | Flats | Leasehold | £442,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 1606, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EG | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Apartment 1109, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EG | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Apartment 2307, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EH | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the SE1 6SW postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kiki & Miumiu | Heygate Street, Southwark, SE17 1FT | Walking directions to Kiki & Miumiu |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Southwark, SE1 6SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Winemasters | 101 Newington Butts, London, SE1 6SF | Walking directions to Winemasters |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | 128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 22 Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6SW, 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 6SW 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 6SW 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 6SW, including The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good), London College of Printing & Distributive Trades and Crampton Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 6SW is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 152 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6SW 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 6SW 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).