| Council | Southwark |
| Crime Rate | ⚠️high |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🥐 Village Life |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students🤓 Highly Educated🏘️ Renters |
Is The Borough right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in The Borough is £608,143, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows The Borough house price trends over the last 30 years.
£608,143
£604,486
£1,296,857
Is The Borough a nice place to live?
Yes, The Borough is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places 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.
How safe is The Borough?
The Borough has a high crime rate of 513.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which may be a concern for residents. Crime hotspots have been reported near Borough and Long Lane, as reported by Metropolitan Police Service.
What are the best schools in The Borough?
The Borough has 105 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Charles Dickens Primary School, The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, Boutcher Church of England Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough and Haberdashers' Borough Academy. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of The Borough?
The Borough 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.