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SE1 8UZ

Chaplin Close

St George's

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Overview

Postcode SE1 8UZ 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 175.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
70.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Southwark St George's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Southwark St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.7%

Approximately 70.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from SE1 8UZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Southwark St George's near SE1 8UZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE1 8UZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Southwark

Jubilee

Walking directions to Southwark
0.2 mi

1

Waterloo East

Southeastern

Walking directions to Waterloo East
0.3 mi

1

Lambeth North

Bakerloo

Walking directions to Lambeth North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE1 8UZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
0.4 miBernie Spain GardensSmallWalking directions to Bernie Spain Gardens
0.4 miMint Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Mint Street Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
19,932 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
71.96(+667%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.57(+129%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.8(+31%)
Other theft
11.87(+4%)
Robbery
10.39(+192%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71
24.65%
African
63
21.88%
Other White
37
12.85%
Chinese
16
5.56%
Other
14
4.86%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
39.53%
No qualifications
54
20.93%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
37.93%
Social rents from council
38
32.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.79%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.34%
Owns outright
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8UZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026Flat 4, 27, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QWFlatsLeasehold£583,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 11, 27, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QWFlatsLeasehold£900,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 7, 46, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QWFlatsLeasehold£625,000
10 Oct 202523, Ufford Street, London, SE1 8QDTerracedFreehold£1,210,000
25 Sept 202527, Ufford Street, London, SE1 8QDTerracedFreehold£917,000

Schools

In the SE1 8UZ 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 8UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFriars Primary Foundation SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy JohannaAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's Cathedral Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE1 8UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaterloo Food & Wines187 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UXWalking directions to Waterloo Food & Wines
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalThe Cut, Southwark, SE1 8LHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSainsbury's Local157-168 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
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

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 8UZ, 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 034EE01032584
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE1 8UZ

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

The area around SE1 8UZ records about 175 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.

What is the average house price near SE1 8UZ?

The median sale price around SE1 8UZ 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 8UZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE1 8UZ, including Friars Primary Foundation School (Good), Oasis Academy Johanna (Good) and St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE1 8UZ?

The closest station to SE1 8UZ is Southwark in TfL zone 1, about 283 m away, serving the Jubilee line.

How deprived is the area around SE1 8UZ?

SE1 8UZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,078 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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