13,235 people · median £585,000 · Southwark
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Elephant and Castle is a central London neighbourhood with a median property price of £585,000, based on 219 sales in the past 12 months. Flats dominate the market, with 197 sales at a median of £542,300. Prices have declined 2.4 percent over five years.
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The area scores as more deprived than about 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England, with particular challenges in living environment and crime deprivation measures. The population of 13,235 has a median age of 32.4 years, reflecting a young, diverse community: 44.4 percent White, 21.3 percent Black, 19.4 percent Asian. Housing is predominantly rented, with 38.4 percent privately rented and 37.2 percent socially rented; only 19.2 percent is owner-occupied. Education levels are high, with 56.4 percent of residents holding Level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate for particulate matter but elevated for nitrogen dioxide. Broadband connectivity is strong at 89.8 percent superfast coverage. The area contains 9 conservation areas and 37 listed buildings under Southwark planning authority.
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