Postcode SE1 8JD 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 very high crime levels, with around 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.2 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.
Southwark St George's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Southwark St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 219 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from SE1 8JD.
Southwark St George's near SE1 8JD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southwark located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,775,000 | £921 |
| Terraced | 3 | £1,475,000 | £904 |
| Flats | 47 | £600,000 | £891 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Algar House, Webber Row, London, SE1 8QT | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, 27, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £583,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 11, 27, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Apartment 7, 46, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 38, Buckstone Apartments, 140, Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BW | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 |
In the SE1 8JD 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 8JD
| 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 | Waterloo Food & Wines | 187 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UX | Walking directions to Waterloo Food & Wines |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 157-168 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | The Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LH | 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 8JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham James Neale
St George's - Elected 7 May 2026
Lina Maria Usma
St George's - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Coyle
Bermondsey and Old Southwark - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE1 8JD records about 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SE1 8JD in Southwark St George's is £620,500 (about £899 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE1 8JD, 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.
The closest station to SE1 8JD is Southwark in TfL zone 1, about 394 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
SE1 8JD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 8JD 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).