Local area guide

Living in Newington

Thinking about moving to Newington? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools are like, transport connections and so much more.

Your guide to moving to Newington

Why Newington is a good place to live

Newington is a delightful area with a unique blend of history, comfort, and activity. It offers excellent residential comfort with its picturesque environment and charming historic buildings. Moreover, the transport links in Newington are impressive, providing convenient access to other parts of London. But it's not just the practicalities that make Newington special. The food market and street food bring a vibrant food scene to the area. For lovers of the thespian arts, the local theatre offers fantastic performances at affordable prices. Newington also boasts a dynamic cultural scene with events like DJ battles, new jazz acts, and musicals enhancing the vibrancy of living here. It's certainly attractive for those considering moving to Newington.

What's Newington famous for?

Newington has a proud history as an ancient county town, boasting one of England's oldest prisons, now a museum. Adding to this historic allure is the landmark 'Devil's Stone,' renowned for its folklore and the iconic Imperial War Museum, famous for its fascinating collections. Newington is also famous for its appetite, featuring independent cheese shops such as Neal’s Yard Dairy in Borough Market, and the illustrious Gourmet Burger Kitchen. The bar at the Tate Modern, with its magnificent city views, is another famous draw for the area.

Things to do in Newington

Newington offers an array of engaging activities. Cultural enthusiasts can enjoy the riveting live performances at the local theatre or get a glimpse into courageous true-life stories at the Imperial War Museum. Food lovers should not miss out on the exotic tastes offered at the Urban Farmers Market or Neal's Yard Dairy. Spectacular city views can be savored from the bar on the 6th floor of Tate Modern, while fine dining experiences await at the restaurant in the Shard. For those seeking a fun night out, the vibrant cultural scene featuring DJ battles, new jazz acts, and musicals are certainly worth a visit.

We have used a bespoke generative AI model to help us research and create our area guides. All of our content is reviewed, and edited where needed, by our trusted team of Zoopla content editors.

Properties currently for sale in Newington

Whether you're looking to buy a family home or a beautiful apartment, we've got you covered.

Transport in Newington

Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Newington.

Local connections

Kennington
0.3 miles / 0.5 km
Oval
0.5 miles / 0.8 km
Elephant & Castle
National Rail
0.6 miles / 1.0 km
Elephant & Castle
0.7 miles / 1.1 km
Vauxhall
National Rail
0.9 miles / 1.4 km
Vauxhall
1 miles / 1.6 km

Schools in Newington

Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Newington.

Education in Newington

St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ages: 3 - 11 years old
Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
Keyworth Primary School
Ages: 2 - 11 years old
Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Ages: 3 - 11 years old
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (2023)
Crampton Primary
Ages: 4 - 11 years old
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (2014)
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ages: 3 - 11 years old
Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Ages: 7 - 11 years old
Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)

Local pubs in Newington

In partnership with
useyourlocal
  • Kennington

    London SE5

    A traditional pub with a contemporary twist serving ales, craft beer, lagers, fine wines, terrific cocktails & great food in a very friendly & comfortable environment.