SE1 exhibits mixed market dynamics typical of early-stage gentrification areas. Over the past five years, capital values have declined at a 1.8% compound annual rate, while rental growth has expanded at 5.8% annually, creating a rental yield environment that may appeal to income-focused investors. Population growth remains modest at 0.2% over the five-year period. The district's trajectory score of 50.3 out of 100 places it at the 52nd percentile nationally, indicating performance broadly aligned with the wider market average. The divergence between negative capital growth and positive rental expansion suggests rental demand currently outpaces property price appreciation in this postcode.
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- 1Property prices down 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Southwark · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
25 planning applications submitted in SE1 over the last six months.
Southwark (SE1) common questions
Is Southwark up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Southwark (SE1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 50% of districts nationally. The score is up 7.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Southwark safe?
Southwark has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Southwark?
The average property price in Southwark (SE1) is £2.27m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southwark?
The median monthly rent in Southwark (SE1) is £3,232 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southwark?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Pauls (EC4R), Aldgate (EC3R), Aldgate (EC3M), St Pauls (EC4N), Aldgate (EC3V). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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