Postcode SE17 1JL is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from SE17 1JL.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE17 1JL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.1 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.4 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £443,300 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | 82 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £960,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 1JL postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Longdan | 128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Southwark, SE1 6SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Winemasters | 101 Newington Butts, London, SE1 6SF | Walking directions to Winemasters |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | FareShares | 56 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3AE | Walking directions to FareShares |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.