Old Kent Road, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SE1 5XQ, SE1 5AA, SE1 4NU.
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At a glance
162 property sales on Old Kent Road, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 12 homes sold here for an average of £317,708. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £367,837. Average sale prices fell from £495,846 in 2016 to £321,250 in 2026 (-35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 58% below the London average of £755,818 over the same period. 44 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 23 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 98% flat, 2% terraced, 1% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Old Kent Road range from £130,000 to £1,000,000. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold.
House prices on Old Kent Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SE1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 290 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 158 | £367,837 | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £576,667 | 4 May 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £1,000,000 | 12 Jul 2016 |
Sold prices on Old Kent Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80, Dover Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5NL | 10 Sep 2026 | £390,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road SE1 4NU | 24 Aug 2026 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 720B, Old Kent Road SE15 1NG | 20 Aug 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 722B, Old Kent Road SE15 1NG | 13 Aug 2026 | £12,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 722B, Old Kent Road SE15 1NG | 13 Aug 2026 | £250,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 553, Old Kent Road SE1 5EW | 7 Aug 2026 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road SE1 5XQ | 30 Jul 2026 | £161,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2A, 549, Old Kent Road SE1 5EW | 18 May 2026 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Royal London Buildings, Old Kent Road SE15 1RX | 11 May 2026 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XG | 6 May 2026 | £309,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 103, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UY | 6 Mar 2026 | £276,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XB | 3 Mar 2026 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 30, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road SE1 4NU | 26 Feb 2026 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road SE1 5XQ | 3 Feb 2026 | £505,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Radford Court, 814, Old Kent Road SE15 1AJ | 30 Jan 2026 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 29, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road SE1 4NU | 19 Dec 2025 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UR | 3 Dec 2025 | £221,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 104, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XG | 2 Dec 2025 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XB | 19 Nov 2025 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XB | 19 Nov 2025 | £212,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 38, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road SE1 5XQ | 24 Oct 2025 | £467,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 72, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UY | 24 Oct 2025 | £243,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XB | 8 Oct 2025 | £345,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UU | 28 Aug 2025 | £284,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UU | 27 Aug 2025 | £387,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 43, Wessex House, 375, Old Kent Road SE1 5JQ | 27 Aug 2025 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road SE1 4NU | 24 Jul 2025 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Ground And Basement Floor Unit, 376, Old Kent Road SE1 5AA | 25 Jun 2025 | £290,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 53, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UX | 24 Jun 2025 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XG | 23 Jun 2025 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UU | 2 Jun 2025 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 236, Old Kent Road SE1 5UB | 7 May 2025 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 34, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road SE1 5XQ | 31 Mar 2025 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road SE1 4NU | 17 Jan 2025 | £329,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, George Elliston House, Old Kent Road SE1 5ET | 19 Dec 2024 | £202,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, George Elliston House, Old Kent Road SE1 5ET | 19 Dec 2024 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UU | 17 Dec 2024 | £267,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 360, Old Kent Road SE1 5AA | 28 Nov 2024 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 277A, Old Kent Road SE1 5LU | 8 Nov 2024 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1A, 632, Old Kent Road SE15 1JB | 3 Oct 2024 | £177,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 67, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5XH | 1 Oct 2024 | £312,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat F, 236 - 238, Old Kent Road SE1 5UB | 11 Sep 2024 | £600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 549, Old Kent Road SE1 5EW | 6 Sep 2024 | £373,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Vantage Court, 551, Old Kent Road SE1 5EW | 2 Aug 2024 | £306,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 360, Old Kent Road SE1 5AA | 31 Jul 2024 | £318,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road SE1 5XQ | 22 Jul 2024 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, George Elliston House, Old Kent Road SE1 5ET | 17 Jul 2024 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, George Elliston House, Old Kent Road SE1 5ET | 17 Jul 2024 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 75, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road SE1 5UY | 10 Jun 2024 | £217,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 671 - 679, Old Kent Road SE15 1JS | 10 May 2024 | £500 | Other | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 80, Dover Flats, Old Kent Road | £425,000 (Jan 2016) → £390,000 (Sep 2026) | -8% over 11 yrs |
| Flat 28, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road | £329,000 (Jan 2025) → £335,000 (Aug 2026) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 23, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £194,752 (Feb 2017) → £175,000 (Jul 2022) → £161,000 (Jul 2026) | -17% over 9 yrs |
| 105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road | £210,000 (Jun 2025) → £309,000 (May 2026) | +47% over under a year |
| Flat 103, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road | £284,000 (Nov 2016) → £276,500 (Mar 2026) | -3% over 9 yrs |
| 15, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road | £225,000 (May 2024) → £240,000 (Mar 2026) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 30, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road | £310,000 (Aug 2022) → £340,000 (Feb 2026) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 5, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £560,000 (Aug 2016) → £505,000 (Feb 2026) | -10% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 29, Charlotte Court, 68B, Old Kent Road | £336,600 (Jul 2023) → £325,000 (Dec 2025) | -3% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 38, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £517,500 (Mar 2017) → £467,000 (Oct 2025) | -10% over 9 yrs |
| 35, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road | £370,000 (Jun 2021) → £387,500 (Aug 2025) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| Ground And Basement Floor Unit, 376, Old Kent Road | £200,000 (Nov 2021) → £290,000 (Jun 2025) | +45% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 34, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £515,000 (Mar 2017) → £450,000 (Mar 2025) | -13% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 1, 360, Old Kent Road | £264,995 (Mar 2018) → £250,000 (Nov 2024) | -6% over 7 yrs |
| 277A, Old Kent Road | £300,000 (Apr 2023) → £290,000 (Nov 2024) | -3% over 2 yrs |
| 67, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road | £300,000 (Oct 2018) → £312,500 (Oct 2024) | +4% over 6 yrs |
| Flat F, 236 - 238, Old Kent Road | £560,000 (Apr 2017) → £600,000 (Sep 2024) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 16, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £231,962 (Feb 2017) → £130,000 (Jul 2024) | -44% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 19, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £194,752 (Feb 2017) → £168,000 (Nov 2023) | -14% over 7 yrs |
| Ground And Basement Floor Shop, 370, Old Kent Road | £200,000 (Nov 2021) → £290,000 (Oct 2023) | +45% over 2 yrs |
| 372, Old Kent Road | £335,000 (May 2017) → £271,500 (Sep 2023) | -19% over 6 yrs |
| 6, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road | £385,000 (Oct 2019) → £370,000 (Aug 2023) | -4% over 4 yrs |
| 666, Old Kent Road | £432,000 (Dec 2021) → £500,000 (Jul 2023) | +16% over 2 yrs |
| 840, Old Kent Road | £6,000,000 (Aug 2022) → £15,471,927 (May 2023) | +158% over under a year |
| Flat 12, Avington Court, Old Kent Road | £250,000 (Dec 2016) → £265,000 (Feb 2023) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| Second Floor Flat, 364, Old Kent Road | £265,000 (Dec 2018) → £295,000 (Feb 2023) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, 668, Old Kent Road | £285,000 (May 2016) → £325,000 (Jan 2023) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 29, Howson Court, 525, Old Kent Road | £492,500 (Mar 2017) → £475,000 (Dec 2022) | -4% over 6 yrs |
| 374, Old Kent Road | £250,000 (Nov 2021) → £275,000 (Dec 2022) | +10% over 1 yr |
| Ground And Basement Floor Unit, 380, Old Kent Road | £200,000 (Nov 2021) → £430,000 (Nov 2022) | +115% over under a year |
Showing the 30 most recent of 44 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Old Kent Road
Crime
1,491 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old Kent Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 366 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 |
| Theft from the person | 146 |
| Other theft | 122 |
| Shoplifting | 85 |
| Vehicle crime | 79 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old Kent Road is in or near 7 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames at Camberwell Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames at South Bermondsey Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames at Deptford and Southwark Park Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and Chelsea Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Old Kent Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Surrey Square 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kintore Way Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Grange Primary School 275 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ark Walworth Academy 973 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 299 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 620 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| South Bank University Academy 405 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Elephant & Castle station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- London Bridge station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- London Bridge station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Borough Underground Station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Bermondsey Underground Station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Old Kent Road / East Street (Stop G, OLD KENT ROAD) 1 min walk
- Old Kent Road / East Street (Stop F, OLD KENT ROAD) 1 min walk
- Congreve Street (Stop H) 1 min walk
- Congreve Street (Stop E) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Old Kent Road Surgery
182-184 Old Kent Road, London · 0.1 mi - East Street
Harold Moody Health Centre, Thurlow Street, London · 0.3 mi - The Villa Street Medical Centre
47 Villa Street, London · 0.5 mi - Bermondsey Spa Medical Centre
Eyot House, 50 Old Jamaica Road, London · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Walworth London · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bermondsey - Grange Road · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Southwark Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Tower Bridge Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- A R Chemist · 0.0 mi
- Lenny Chemist · 0.1 mi
- Lings Chemist · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Woolwich Dental Centre · 0.1 mi
- Old Kent Road Dental Studio · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 10.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 58.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 885 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 79.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,002 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 90% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 73% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 73% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Southwark with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Old Kent Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Southwark | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 51.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 30.3% | 25.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6% | 9.9% |
Religion
| Here | Southwark | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.4% | 43.3% |
| No religion | 33.1% | 36.4% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Southwark | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 59.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 42.8% | 40.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Southwark | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43.1% | 54.9% |
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 12.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Southwark | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 55.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Southwark | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 73.7% | 60.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 22.5% | 33.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Southwark.
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