A local guide to move in Newington

Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Newington is a district of South London, just south of the River Thames, and part of the London Borough of Southwark. It was an ancient parish and the site of the early administration of the county of Surrey. It was the location of the County of London Sessions House from 1917, in a building now occupied by the Inner London Crown Court. “

Sale & Rental properties in Newington

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What areas are nearby?

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Newington, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood name	Link to our guide
Camberwell	See the guide here
Stockwell	See the guide here
Southampton Way Estate	See the guide here
South Lambeth	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Portland Street	See the guide here
Walworth	See the guide here
Kennington	See the guide here
Pimlico	See the guide here
Bermondsey	See the guide here
Victoria Station	See the guide here
Victoria St	See the guide here
Belgravia	See the guide here
Buckingham Palace	See the guide here
Southwark	See the guide here
South Bank	See the guide here
Wapping	See the guide here
Whitehall	See the guide here
St. James’s	See the guide here
Horton	See the guide here
Moorfields Eye Hospital	See the guide here
Tower of London	See the guide here
Bankside	See the guide here
Charing Cross	See the guide here
Royal Academy	See the guide here
Tower Hill	See the guide here
Monument	See the guide here
Billingsgate	See the guide here
Leicester Square	See the guide here
Temple	See the guide here
Mayfair (south)	See the guide here
Mayfair (north)	See the guide here
Covent Garden	See the guide here
Portsoken	See the guide here
Chinatown	See the guide here
Blackfriars	See the guide here
Cannon Street	See the guide here
Lombard Street	See the guide here
Regent Street	See the guide here
Aldwych	See the guide here
Aldgate	See the guide here
Soho (south east)	See the guide here
Soho (north west)	See the guide here
Royal Exchange	See the guide here
St Paul’s	See the guide here
Hanover Square	See the guide here
Bank of England	See the guide here
Brompton	See the guide here
Whitechapel	See the guide here
Soho Square	See the guide here
Fetter Lane	See the guide here
Bishopsgate	See the guide here
New Oxford Street	See the guide here
Liverpool Street	See the guide here
St Bartholomew’s Hospital	See the guide here
High Holborn	See the guide here
Broadgate	See the guide here
Barbican	See the guide here
Spitalfields	See the guide here
Great Portland Street	See the guide here
Hatton Garden	See the guide here
Finsbury	See the guide here
Finsbury (west)	See the guide here
Chenies	See the guide here
Fitzrovia	See the guide here
Farringdon	See the guide here
Great Ormond Street Hospital	See the guide here
Bloomsbury	See the guide here
Shoreditch	See the guide here
Bunhill Fields	See the guide here
University College London	See the guide here
St Luke’s	See the guide here
Finsbury Estate	See the guide here
St Pancras	See the guide here
Clerkenwell	See the guide here
Camberwell	See the guide here
Stockwell	See the guide here
Southampton Way Estate	See the guide here
South Lambeth	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Vauxhall	See the guide here
Portland Street	See the guide here
Walworth	See the guide here
Kennington	See the guide here
Pimlico	See the guide here
Bermondsey	See the guide here
Victoria Station	See the guide here
Victoria St	See the guide here
Belgravia	See the guide here
Buckingham Palace	See the guide here
Southwark	See the guide here
South Bank	See the guide here

Some great things about Newington

At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Newington has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Newington.

What type of green space is there in Newington?

One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Newington is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.

Park Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre	The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London	4.8	42
Nelson Square Park	44 Nelson Square, London	4.4	156
Trinity Church Square	60 Trinity Street, London	4.3	60
All Hallows’ Churchyard	13, 15 Copperfield Street, London	4.5	12
Mint Street Park	14 Weller Street, London	4.3	529
Bankside Open Spaces Trust	Red Cross Garden, 50 Redcross Way, London	4.7	6
The Travel Café – South Bank	139 Westminster Bridge Road, London	4.5	176
Falmouth Road Gardens	London	4.6	11
Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance	Union Street, London	4.6	273
St George’s Churchyard Garden	Long Lane, London	4	4
Elephant Park	Elephant Road, London	4.4	601
David Copperfield Gardens	120 New Kent Road, London	5	2
Beautiful Balin	Balin House, Long Lane, London	4.7	6
Tate Community Garden	Park Street, London	4.5	23
Hankey Place Gardens	20 Pilgrimage Street, London	4.1	14
Red Cross Garden	50 Redcross Way, London	4.6	238
Waterloo Millennium Green	Baylis Road, London	4.2	531
BOST Diversity Garden	BOST Diversity Garden, 51-53 King James Street, London	N/A	N/A
Community Garden	South Bank, Unnamed Road, London	N/A	N/A
St George’s Garden	Blackfriars Road, London	N/A	N/A

Museums & Galleries in the area

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Newington through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

Museum name Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Imperial War Museum	Lambeth Road, London	4.7	26777
The Cinema Museum	2 Dugard Way, Renfrew Road, London	4.7	342
Florence Nightingale Museum	The Nightingale School, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London	4.4	909
Bankside Gallery	48 Hopton Street, London	4.5	247
Philip Simpson Design	28A Lower Marsh, London	N/A	N/A
Southwark Archives	211 Borough High Street, London	4.3	45
Tate Community Garden	Park Street, London	4.5	23
Kirkaldy’s Testing Works	99 Southwark Street, London	4.7	59
Photography Archive at Imperial War Museum	Two Eagles House, 27 Austral Street, London	4.3	24
Houseguard	Churchill, London	N/A	N/A
Superman Street Art	22 Cornwall Road, London	5	1
Savoy theater	Cornwall Road, London	N/A	N/A
Blackfriars Rotunda	2 Blackfriars Road, Greater, Blackfriars, London	N/A	N/A
CIR Magazine	5 Maidstone Buildings Mews, Greater, London	N/A	N/A
Original site of the Globe Theatre	Anchor Terrace, 125 Park Street, London	4.2	79
Gordon Museum of Pathology	Hodgkin Building, Newcomen Street, London	4.9	18

Pubs in the area

As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Newington – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Newington.

We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!

The types of restaurants

The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Newington, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.

Restaurant Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Mercure London Bridge	71-79 Southwark Street, London	4.3	1440
The Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark	3-7 Stamford Street, London	4.3	1337
Premier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge) hotel	85 York Road, London	4.3	1937
The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo	81-83 Waterloo Road, London	4.3	2453
Novotel London Bridge	53-61 Southwark Bridge Road, London	4.3	2343
Premier Inn London Southwark (Tate Modern) hotel	15 Great Suffolk Street, London	4.3	857
Park Plaza County Hall London	1 Addington Street, London	4.3	2624
Tas Restaurant The Cut	33 The Cut, London	4.3	1239
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie	Barge House Street, London	4.3	4326
The Table Café	83 Southwark Street, London	4.3	1988
The Ring	72 Blackfriars Road, London	4.3	1590
The Anchor & Hope	36 The Cut, London	4.3	1322
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London	200 Westminster Bridge Road, London	4.3	8078
Auberge	1 Sandell Street, London	4.3	540
The Refinery	110 Southwark Street, London	4.3	1747
Cubana Restaurant Waterloo	48 Lower Marsh, London	4.3	6240
Ev Restaurant	The Arches, 98 Isabella Street, London	4.3	1559
The Cut Bar & Restaurant	66 The Cut, London	4.3	328
Capital Kebab House	63 The Cut, London	4.3	1198
Young Vic	66 The Cut, London	4.3	1665

Where can you buy groceries in the area

Out of all the other services in Newington, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Newington.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Gyms in Newington

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Newington could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Park Plaza County Hall London	1 Addington Street, London	4.3	2624
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London	200 Westminster Bridge Road, London	4.3	8078
CrossFit Central London	56, 57 Ewer Street, London	4.3	115
PureGym London Borough	13-16, Empire Square West, Long Lane, London	4.3	279
The Gym Group London Waterloo	195-203 Waterloo Road, Baron’s Place, London	4.3	600
The Ring Boxing Club	70 Ewer Street, London	4.3	89
Fitness4Less Southwark	23-29 Great Suffolk Street, London	4.3	259
PureGym London Waterloo	11-15 Brad Street, London	4.3	234
The Bridge	73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, London	4.3	131
Colombo Centre	34-68 Colombo Street, London	4.3	173
Adrian’s Transilvania School of Krav Maga	Bankside Health Club, 110 Southwark Street, London	4.3	1
Tempo 301	H4.R8, 2 Ash Avenue, London	4.3	174
Energie Fitness Borough	Unit 4 & 5a, 1 Pocock Street, London	4.3	180
LSBU Active Sports Centre	116 London Road, London	4.3	94
UN1T Southwark	251 Southwark Bridge Road, London	4.3	84
Outdoor Gym	Leigh Hunt Street, London	4.3	7
South Bank Yoga	Colombo Street, London	4.3	N/A
Exerceo	Colombo Centre, Colombo Street, London	4.3	38
Om Shanti Yoga	81 Southwark Bridge Road, London	4.3	N/A
Park Plaza London Waterloo	6 Hercules Road, London	4.3	3528

The amenities you might need in Newington

Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Newington. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Newington

Newington has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
London Doctors Clinic Private GP	Room 101, 117 Waterloo Road, London	4.3	166
Community Outpatients	Unit 132-136 Metal Box Factory, 30 Great Guildford Street, London	1	13
MedicSpot Clinic Southwark	9 Upper Ground, London	4	4
Hartmut Wuebbeler	70 Borough High Street, London	N/A	N/A
Waterloo Health Centre	114 Lower Marsh, London	2.9	109
Cygnet Churchill	22 Barkham Terrace, London	3.5	11
Placement	University Hospital, Lewisham High St, Albacore Cres, London	N/A	N/A
London nose	Young London, London	N/A	N/A
Italian GP London – Il Tuo Medico Di Famiglia Italiano In UK	Balppa House, 57-61 Newington Causeway, London	4.9	46
Dr Michael Webb-Peploe	57-61 Newington Causeway, London	N/A	N/A
Royal South London Dispensary	United Kingdom	N/A	N/A
Maargateway	164-168 Westminster Bridge Road, London	N/A	N/A
3D Heart	St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London	N/A	N/A
Professor Eugene Oteng-Ntim \| Private Maternity and Pregnancy Care London	Saint Thomas’s Hospital, Westminister Maternity Suite 12th Floor, North Wing, Westminster Bridge Road, London	5	2
Guys & St Thomas Nhs Foundation Trust	200 Great Dover Street, London	3.3	3
Falmouth Road Surgery	Group Practice, 78 Falmouth Road, London	3.9	304
Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women	United Kingdom	4.7	6
HIVE HEALTH LTD	1 Royal Street, London	N/A	N/A
Releaf Medical Cannabis Clinic	Canterbury House, 1 Royal Street, London	N/A	N/A
Wooden Spoon House	Community health centre, 5 Dugard Way, London	N/A	N/A

What schools are nearby in Newington?

Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Newington

School Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls’ School	118 Saint George’s Road, London	3	59
London Waterloo Academy	156 Blackfriars Road, London	4.4	75
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, The Borough	Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London	4.8	13
Friars Primary School	Webber Street, London	5	2
Oasis Academy Johanna	Johanna Street, Lower Marsh, London	3.6	18
DLD College London	199 Westminster Bridge Road, London	3.6	26
St George’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School	33 Westminster Bridge Road, London	4.8	13
Chinese-Zone Language Training	The Proclamation Trust, Borough High Street, London	N/A	N/A
Confucius Institute for TCM, London South Bank University	Caxton House, 13-16 Borough Road, London	5	2
School Explained	6 Saint George’s Circus, London	N/A	N/A
ONCAMPUS London South Bank	3rd Floor The Clarence Centre, 6 Saint George’s Circus, London	5	2
Chemical and Energy Engineering	Faraday Wing, London South Bank University, Keyworth Street, London	5	1
Trombone and Theory Tutor	99A Westminster Bridge Road, London	N/A	N/A
MyFamily	7-11 Lavington Street, London	N/A	N/A
Oasis Academy South Bank	75 Westminster Bridge Road, London	3.2	42
China Unbound	32 Blackfriars Road, London	5	55
The European project STARS	59 ½, Southwark Street, London	N/A	N/A
King’s College London Mathematics School	Lambeth Towers, 80 Kennington Road, London	4.8	20
Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre	108 Stamford Street, London	4.2	16
Southwark Constuction Apprenticeships	Elephant Road, London	N/A	N/A

Post offices in the area of Newington

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Newington branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office Name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Southwark Bridge Post Office	136 Southwark Bridge Road, London	2.8	65
Postbox	124-132 Southwark Bridge Road, London	5	1
Royal Mail Postbox	Southwark Street, London	3.7	7
Evri Parcel Shop	150 Blackfriars Road, London	0	0
Royal Mail Postbox	Block B, Blackfriars Road, London	5	2
Post Box	Baylis Road, London	0	0
Royal Mail Post Office	32 New Kent Road, Elephant and Castle, London	2.6	8
Westminster Bridge Road Post Office	125, 131 Westminster Bridge Road, London	2	87
Harper Road Post Office	20 Harper Road, London	4.2	91
Royal Mail Box Falcon Point	Falcon Point, London	0	0

In Newington, what tube and train stations are nearby?

Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Newington entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.

Train or tube station name	Address	Average Rating	Number of ratings
Waterloo	Waterloo Road, London	4.3	3026
Waterloo East	Sandell Street, London	4.2	152
Elephant & Castle	Elephant Road, London	3.7	120
Southwark	68-70 Blackfriars Road, London	4.3	160
Lambeth North	Underground Ltd, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Road, London	4.1	107
Elephant & Castle	London Road, Elephant and Castle, London	3.9	300
Borough	Borough High Street, London	4.3	104
Waterloo	York Road, London	4.3	482

What to do in the area of Newington

There are always activities happening in lively Newington. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Newington page to make finding local happenings easier.

Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Newington snapshot.

Looking for an estate agent in Newington

If you found our guide on Newington it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.

Cozee operates in the wider London area and thus we will happily help you find the property of dreams in Newington.

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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