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SE17 1FG

Sayer Street

North Walworth

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Detailed insights for SE17 1FG

Overview

Postcode SE17 1FG is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Walworth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from SE17 1FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Walworth North near SE17 1FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 1FG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.4 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.6 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 1FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.1 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park
0.4 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
151
Population density
66,087 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
88(+781%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.4(+132%)
Other theft
59.2(+418%)
Violence and sexual offences
56.8(+83%)
Theft from the person
29.6(+216%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
54
35.76%
Other White
41
27.15%
Chinese
18
11.92%
Other Asian
9
5.96%
Indian
7
4.64%
Total population: 151

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
84.35%
Level 3 (A level)
11
7.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
3
2.04%
Apprenticeship
3
2.04%
Other
3
2.04%
Total 16+ residents: 147

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
31
36.47%
Owns outright
10
11.76%
Other social rented
2
2.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.35%
Total households: 85

Property prices in North Walworth

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£703
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £642K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,625 up to £1,345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Walworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£929,250£791
Flats98£410,000£666

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Walworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£512,500£865,000
2017£495,000£1,046,220
2018£553,475£695,000
2019£600,000£675,000
2020£529,600£696,000
2021£492,500£862,500
2022£500,000£875,000
2023£407,500£955,000
2024£642,080£980,003
2025£402,500£977,500
2026£459,000£907,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£678£828
2017£713£1,135
2018£885£601
2019£918£617
2020£818£638
2021£755£784
2022£771£749
2023£695£820
2024£972£832
2025£666£800
2026£754£690
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Walworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026Flat 207, Baldwin Point, 6, Sayer Street, London, SE17 1FGFlatsLeasehold£600,000
17 Apr 2026Flat 1101, Baldwin Point, 6, Sayer Street, London, SE17 1FHFlatsLeasehold£485,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 1406, Baldwin Point, 6, Sayer Street, London, SE17 1FHFlatsLeasehold£587,500
28 Mar 2025Apartment 802, Barnard House, 34, Heygate Street, London, SE17 1FXFlatsLeasehold£550,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 101, Sir John Soane Apartments, 20, Heygate Street, London, SE17 1FPFlatsLeasehold£580,000

Schools

In the SE17 1FG postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 1FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Autism Project - CareTradeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.2 miPrimaryVictory Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableImperial Oak Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 1FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 1FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Walworth Square, London, SE17 1RWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miKiki & MiumiuHeygate Street, Southwark, SE17 1FTWalking directions to Kiki & Miumiu
0.1 miLongdan128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JLWalking directions to Longdan
0.1 miCo-op Food156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miJay's Food & WineBrowning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LPWalking directions to Jay's Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE17 1FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Elizabeth Corn

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sam Foster

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Vanessa Joan Threadgold

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardNorth WalworthE05011107
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walworth NorthE02000818
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 012HE01033876
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2017-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 1FG

Is SE17 1FG (Walworth North) safe?

The area around SE17 1FG records about 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE17 1FG?

The median sale price around SE17 1FG in Walworth North is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 1FG?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 1FG, including The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good), Victory Primary School (Good) and Imperial Oak Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 1FG?

The closest station to SE17 1FG is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 281 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 1FG?

SE17 1FG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 1FG (Walworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 1FG is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Rebecca Elizabeth Corn (Green Party), Sam Foster (Green Party) and Vanessa Joan Threadgold (Green Party).