Area guide · Greater-london

North Southwark, Greater-london

has 6,992 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 73 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £499,372 across 7,901 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.6% year-on-year.

6,992Homes
£499,372-2.6%Median price
73Avg EPC score
34Median age
7,061Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    7,061

  • Households

    3,224

  • Median age

    33.9

Age bands

65+ 9%0-15 11%16-24 22%25-44 37%45-64 21%

Ethnicity

Asian 15%Black 17%Mixed 7%Other 6%White 56%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 97%Terraced 3%

Build age

Pre 1900 8%1900 1944 52%1945 1999 12%2000 Plus 28%

Energy efficiency · avg score 73

A
0%
B
14%
C
59%
D
25%
E
1%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 21%Social 43%Private Rent 35%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £499,372▼

  • Avg price

    £1,220,420

  • Sales

    7,901

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    7,462▲

By crime type

Burglary 6%Other Theft 25%Shoplifting 6%Anti-Social Behaviour 17%Theft From The Person 33%Violence And Sexual Offences 13%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    81.9%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    81.8%

  • Superfast broadband

    94.8%

  • 5G coverage

    100%

  • Bus stops

    12

  • EV chargers

    1,902

Nearest rail station: London Waterloo East Rail Station (0.43 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    54.1 m

  • Air NO₂

    30.4606 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    9.6278 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: The Serpentine - Hyde Park — rated Sufficient (4.6 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    36

Designations

  • Archaeological Priority Area
  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Heritage At Risk
  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • 55, Great Suffolk Street · Grade II
  • 73, Roupell Street Se1 · Grade II
  • 74, Blackfriars Road · Grade II
  • 89, Southwark Street · Grade II
  • Albury House, Boyfield Street Estate · Grade II
  • Bollard · Grade II
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  • Cannon Bollard At North West Corner Of Pepper Street · Grade II
  • Centre For Literacy In Primary Education (Former London County Council Special School) · Grade II
  • Chadwick House And Attached Railings · Grade II
  • Christ Church · Grade II
  • Christ Church Gardens Drinking Fountain · Grade II
  • Clandon House, Boyfield Street Estate · Grade II
  • Former Clay's Printing Works · Grade II
  • Former Fire Station · Grade II
  • Former Sons of Temperance Friendly Society Building · Grade II
  • Front Railings To St Andrew'S House · Grade II
  • Gateposts And Railings At Number 74 · Grade II
  • Merrow House, Rushworth Street Estate · Grade II
  • Number 1 And Attached Railings · Grade II
  • Numbers 124 And 126 And Attached Ironwork · Grade II
  • Numbers 75-78 And Attached Railings · Grade II
  • Numbers 81, 82 And 83 And Attached Railings · Grade II
  • Numbers 85 And 86 Including Railings · Grade II
  • Ripley House, Rushworth Street Estate · Grade II
  • Rochester House · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    2

  • Avg FSM %

    48%

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Guy's Hospital (1.11 km)

About

About property data in North Southwark

The population here is approximately 7,061, with a median age of 34. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is social. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 36 listed buildings. There were 7,462 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 5.1% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 3. This area covers 83 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in North Southwark?

The average house price in North Southwark is £499,372, based on 7,901 recent sales. Prices are down 2.6% year-on-year.

Is North Southwark a good place to live?

North Southwark is in the 3rd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is North Southwark in a flood zone?

North Southwark is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in North Southwark?

There were 7,462 recorded crimes in North Southwark in the last 12 months, up 5.1% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in North Southwark?

The average EPC score in North Southwark is 73, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).