House prices in Southwark
The median price paid for a home in Southwark was £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,251 sales. House prices in Southwark fell 1.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 6.1% lower than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Southwark was 2% higher than the median for London (£500,000). The average private rent in Southwark was £2,474 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Southwark had 13.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Southwark stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Southwark had the 7th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (−6.1%).
- Southwark has the 8th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 13.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, Southwark had the 9th biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −23.8 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Southwark
The median price paid in Southwark was £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,251 sales, or £7,619 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £1,360,000 | 119 | £9,303 | +18.3% | +19.8% | £612,500 |
| Terraced | £871,250 | 442 | £8,504 | +0.6% | +1.9% | £560,000 |
| Flats | £440,000 | 1,667 | £7,162 | −2.2% | −2.9% | £397,000 |
Not shown: detached houses (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with London and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £510,000 | −1.9% | −6.1% | £7,619 | −2.2% |
| London | £500,000 | −2.0% | +0.0% | £6,311 | −3.3% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Southwark sold for a median £7,619 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% higher than the figure for London (£6,311).
Southwark has the 27th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 33 local authorities in London.
Its −1.9% change over the year is the 83rd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 12th biggest fall of 33 local authorities in London.
Crime in Southwark
The police recorded 44,874 crimes in Southwark in the 12 months to August 2026, 13.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Southwark fell 0.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 5.4% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.20 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.74 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 4.59 |
| Burglary and robbery | 1.34 |
Southwark has the 8th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 4th highest of 33 local authorities in London.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
People moving in and out in Southwark
In the year ending June 2025, 34,773 people moved to Southwark from elsewhere in the UK and 42,267 moved away, a net loss of 7,494 (23.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Lambeth 3,896
- Lewisham 2,517
- Tower Hamlets 1,805
Most moved out to
- Lewisham 4,209
- Lambeth 3,657
- Tower Hamlets 1,809
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Southwark
The average private rent in Southwark was £2,474 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Southwark are 36.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Southwark has the 9th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th highest of 32 local authorities in London.
How many homes sell in Southwark
2,072 homes were sold in Southwark in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.66 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Southwark were 11.1% down on the year before and 33.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 27th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th most of 33 local authorities in London.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Southwark
Southwark is the 67th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 67th |
| Income | 51st |
| Employment | 104th |
| Education and skills | 239th |
| Health | 99th |
| Crime | 61st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 48th |
| Living environment | 13th |
Broadband and mobile in Southwark
90.3% of premises in Southwark can get gigabit broadband and 96.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 82.1% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 142nd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
100.0% of premises in Southwark get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Southwark
How much does a house cost in Southwark?
The median price paid for a home in Southwark was £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: semi-detached £1,360,000; terraced £871,250; flats £440,000.
Are house prices in Southwark going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Southwark fell 1.9%, and over five years it fell 6.1%. Across London prices fell 2.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Southwark?
The average private rent in Southwark was £2,474 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,876; 2 bed £2,348; 3 bed £2,732; 4+ bed £3,608.
Is Southwark a safe place to live?
Southwark had 13.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 8th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for London was 10.9. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Southwark?
82.1% of premises in Southwark can get full fibre and 90.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Lambeth 4 km
- Lewisham 4 km
- Tower Hamlets 6 km
- City of London 6 km
- Westminster 8 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.