Postcode SE1 8XQ 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 Lambeth North, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 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 11,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Southwark St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.9% 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 44 ft away from SE1 8XQ.
Southwark St George's near SE1 8XQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lambeth North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Lambeth North | Bakerloo | Walking directions to Lambeth North |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Southwark | Jubilee | Walking directions to Southwark |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Archbishop's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Archbishop's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Newington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Newington Gardens |
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE1 8XQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 12, 260, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RH | Flats | Leasehold | £950,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, 260, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RH | Flats | Leasehold | £965,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 13, 260, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,270,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Algar House, Webber Row, London, SE1 8QT | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 45, Cooper Close, London, SE1 7QU | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SE1 8XQ postcode area, located within Southwark St George's, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE1 8XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Tesco Express | 150 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 157-168 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Waterloo Food & Wine | 51 Baylis Road, London, SE1 7AU | Walking directions to Waterloo Food & Wine |
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 8XQ, 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 8XQ 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.
The median sale price around SE1 8XQ 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 8XQ, including St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (Good), Friars Primary Foundation School (Good) and Morley College London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE1 8XQ is Lambeth North in TfL zone 1, about 352 m away, serving the Bakerloo line.
SE1 8XQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark covering SE1 8XQ 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).