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Elephant and Castle

Area · Inner London

B
schoolsA
amenitiesA+
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £529,427

  • all dwelling types£529,427
  • terraced house prices£1,110,390
  • flats and maisonettes prices£507,782

Safety

Crime level: high

Crimes per 1,000: 174

Schools

    Transport

    • Borough (Northern)
    • Elephant & Castle (Northern)
    • Kennington (Northern)
    • Lambeth North (Bakerloo)

    Vibe

    Living for the weekendDinner & drinksNo car neededStudentsHighly educatedRenters

    FAQ

    Q: Is Elephant and Castle a nice place to live?
A: Elephant and Castle is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Inner London. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is Elephant and Castle?
A: Elephant and Castle has a high crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 174 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 133% above the national average, and 61% above the Inner London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Elephant and Castle?
A: Elephant and Castle has 110 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Charles Dickens Primary School, The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, Crampton Primary. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough and Haberdashers' Borough Academy. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Elephant and Castle?
A: Elephant and Castle has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (54%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.