Postcode SE1 8EW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southwark St George's is £69,009 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.
Southwark St George's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,533 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Southwark St George's has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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 94 ft away from SE1 8EW.
Southwark St George's near SE1 8EW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Waterloo East | Southeastern | Walking directions to Waterloo East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Newington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Newington Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mint Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Mint Street Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £616,250 in St George's area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £600,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £1,295,000 |
10 year median price trend in St George's
In the SE1 8EW postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 8EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 150 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | D & J News | Waterloo Road, Southwark, SE1 8XH | Walking directions to D & J News |
| 0.1 mi | Superway | 16 London Road, London, SE1 6JZ | Walking directions to Superway |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 157-168 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 44-46 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.