Cost of Living in SE1
Southwark
SE1 at a glance
Postcode district (SE1)£560k
Median home price
3,377
Sales (last 5y)
+101%
vs national median
£191
Est. council tax / mo
4.8/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the SE1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in SE1
Postcode district (SE1)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £925,000 | 17 | +£665k |
| Terraced | £900,000 | 254 | +£682k |
| Detached | £865,000 | 3 | +£455k |
| Flat | £615,000 | 3,685 | +£383k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in SE1
Band E
Estimated band
£2,286
Estimated annual cost
£191
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (SE1)SE1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.8 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 60 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 101% more than the national median.