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SE1 8JA

St George's

Southwark

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Overview

Postcode SE1 8JA 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 high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 Southwark, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
90.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Southwark St George's has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Southwark St George's has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

90.1%

Approximately 90.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Southwark St George's is £69,009 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from SE1 8JA.

Flood risk

Very low

Southwark St George's near SE1 8JA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Southwark located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 8JA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Southwark

Jubilee

Walking directions to Southwark
0.3 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North
0.3 mi

1

Waterloo East

Southeastern

Walking directions to Waterloo East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 8JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.4 miNewington GardensSmallWalking directions to Newington Gardens
0.4 miMint Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Mint Street Park

Area Profile

Population
140
Population density
22,903.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
29.49(+214%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.32(-28%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.32(-38%)
Burglary
11.18(+104%)
Shoplifting
10.17(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
38
27.14%
African
28
20%
Other
10
7.14%
Other Black
9
6.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
6.43%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
41
37.61%
No qualifications
19
17.43%
Level 3 (A level)
17
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 109

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
77.46%
Social rents from council
9
12.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
5.63%
Owns outright
1
1.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.41%
Total households: 71

Property prices in St George's

Median price£620,500
Price per sq ft£899
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£473K – £818K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St George's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,775,000£921
Terraced3£1,475,000£904
Flats47£600,000£891

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St George's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George's.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George's.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St George's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St George's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 17, Algar House, Webber Row, London, SE1 8QTFlatsLeasehold£600,000
24 Apr 202638, Buckstone Apartments, 140, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BWFlatsLeasehold£585,000
10 Oct 202547, Buckstone Apartments, 140, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BWFlatsLeasehold£780,000
18 Jul 20258, Buckstone Apartments, 140, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BWFlatsLeasehold£155,000
27 Mar 20255, Buckstone Apartments, 140, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BWFlatsLeasehold£600,500

Schools

In the SE1 8JA postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE1 8JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFriars Primary Foundation SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt George's Cathedral Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLondon South Bank UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 8JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 8JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miD & J NewsWaterloo Road, Southwark, SE1 8XHWalking directions to D & J News
0.1 miTesco Express150 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWaterloo Food & Wines187 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UXWalking directions to Waterloo Food & Wines
0.1 miSainsbury's Local157-168 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSuperway16 London Road, London, SE1 6JZWalking directions to Superway

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE1 8JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham James Neale

St George's - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Lina Maria Usma

St George's - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Coyle

Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyBermondsey and Old SouthwarkE14001085
WardSt George'sE05011114
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southwark St George'sE02006802
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 034AE01003930
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 8JA

Is SE1 8JA (Southwark St George's) safe?

The area around SE1 8JA records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near SE1 8JA?

The median sale price around SE1 8JA in Southwark St George's is £620,500 (about £899 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE1 8JA?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 8JA, including Friars Primary Foundation School (Good), St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good) and London South Bank University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 8JA?

The closest station to SE1 8JA is Southwark in TfL zone 1, about 419 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 8JA?

SE1 8JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE1 8JA (Southwark St George's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 8JA 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).