St James Estate

Flats dominate sales (326 properties) at a median of £440,378, while terraces (14 sales) median £600,000. The area is relatively deprived, with about 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived across indices including income, employment and crime. The median age is 35.0 years. Housing is predominantly rented: 51.9 per cent is socially rented and 24.9 per cent privately rented, with only 19.3 per cent owner-occupied. The population is ethnically diverse, with 46.2 per cent White, 30.0 per cent Black and 9.6 per cent Asian residents. Education levels are mixed: 43.5 per cent hold Level 4 or above qualifications, though 19.8 per cent have no qualifications. Gigabit broadband availability stands at 84.2 per cent. The area falls within Flood Zone 3 (97.6 per cent), with elevated nitrogen dioxide levels (21.4 annual mean) and moderate particulate matter (8.9 annual mean). St James Estate is governed by London Borough of Southwark under Labour control, with council tax Band D at £1,967.26.