Postcode SE17 1GU is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region , and forms part of the Elephant & Castle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 295.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elephant & Castle is £61,000 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
Elephant & Castle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 295.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Elephant & Castle is £61,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from SE17 1GU.
Elephant & Castle near SE17 1GU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £518,000 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,220,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 119 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £964,000 |
10 years price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 1GU postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.