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SE17 1JS

North Walworth

Southwark

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Overview

Postcode SE17 1JS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 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
287
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Elephant & Castle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Elephant & Castle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.4%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Elephant & Castle is £81,885 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from SE17 1JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Elephant & Castle near SE17 1JS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 1JS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.5 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 1JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park
0.3 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
6,658 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
90.81(+868%)
Violence and sexual offences
74.45(+140%)
Shoplifting
36.1(+261%)
Other theft
33.84(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.02(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
84
32.43%
Other White
47
18.15%
British
43
16.6%
African
23
8.88%
Indian
12
4.63%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
52.99%
Level 3 (A level)
66
28.21%
No qualifications
20
8.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.42%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Shared ownership
33
60%
Other social rented
17
30.91%
Social rents from council
3
5.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
1.82%
Total households: 55

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 1JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Apartment 1801, Hawksbury Heights, 11, Hewson Way, London, SE17 1LDFlatsLeasehold£770,500
27 Jun 2025Apartment 1901, Hawksbury Heights, 11, Hewson Way, London, SE17 1LDFlatsLeasehold£818,600
27 Jun 2025Apartment 2303, Hawksbury Heights, 11, Hewson Way, London, SE17 1LDFlatsLeasehold£873,080
30 May 2025Apartment 2108, Hawksbury Heights, 11, Hewson Way, London, SE17 1LDFlatsLeasehold£681,120
30 May 2025Apartment 2008, Hawksbury Heights, 11, Hewson Way, London, SE17 1LDFlatsLeasehold£676,720

Schools

In the SE17 1JS postcode area, located within Elephant & Castle, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 1JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableImperial Oak Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe Autism Project - CareTradeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.1 miPrimaryVictory Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 1JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKiki & MiumiuHeygate Street, Southwark, SE17 1FTWalking directions to Kiki & Miumiu
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Walworth Square, London, SE17 1RWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLongdan128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JLWalking directions to Longdan
0.1 miSainsbury's40 New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miCo-op Food156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JLWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1JS, 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)Elephant & CastleE02000815
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 009GE01033873
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 1JS

Is SE17 1JS (Elephant & Castle) safe?

The area around SE17 1JS records about 287 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE17 1JS?

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

What schools are near SE17 1JS?

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

What is the nearest station to SE17 1JS?

The closest station to SE17 1JS is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 228 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 1JS?

SE17 1JS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 1JS (Elephant & Castle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 1JS 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).