Postcode SE1 6SX is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth area 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 median sale price in North Walworth is £495,000 (around £732 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £381,000 and £680,000. 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 England, 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 74.3% 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 69 ft away from SE1 6SX.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE1 6SX 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 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £732 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £907,500 | £764 |
| Flats | 83 | £470,000 | £729 |
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 | £411,000 | £990,000 |
| 2026 | £431,500 | £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 | £671 | £803 |
| 2026 | £728 | £743 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 6SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Apartment 2307, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EH | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Apartment 2001, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EH | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 2305, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EH | Flats | Leasehold | £498,650 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Apartment 4003, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EL | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Apartment 1911, 8, Walworth Road, London, SE1 6EG | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 |
In the SE1 6SX postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | London College of Printing & Distributive Trades | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
London College of Printing & Distributive Trades ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Crampton Primary | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Apr 2024. | |
Crampton Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Apr 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Autism Project - CareTrade | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
The Autism Project - CareTrade ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE1 6SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Southwark, SE1 6SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Winemasters | 101 Newington Butts, London, SE1 6SF | Walking directions to Winemasters |
| 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 6SX, 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 6SX 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 violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE1 6SX in North Walworth is £495,000 (about £732 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 6SX, including London College of Printing & Distributive Trades, Crampton Primary (Outstanding) and The Autism Project - CareTrade. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE1 6SX is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 162 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE1 6SX 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 6SX 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).