Postcode SE17 1HY 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
Walworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SE17 1HY.
Walworth North near SE17 1HY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,688,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 93 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £925,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 1HY postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Southwark, SE1 5UT | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tigris Supermarket | 98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RA | Walking directions to Tigris Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Alice Street, Southwark, SE1 4QZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 67-69 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.