Postcode SE17 1LU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 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.
Walworth North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.6% 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 per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 1LU.
Walworth North near SE17 1LU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.3 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £929,250 | £791 |
| Flats | 98 | £410,000 | £666 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 53B, Browning Street, London, SE17 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 7A, Charleston Street, London, SE17 1NG | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 27, Gray House, King & Queen Street, London, SE17 1DT | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 02 Jan 2026 | 100, Brandon Street, London, SE17 1AL | Terraced | Freehold | £680,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 15, Gower House, Morecambe Street, London, SE17 1DU | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SE17 1LU postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jay's Food & Wine | Browning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LP | Walking directions to Jay's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket | Manor Place, Southwark, SE17 1RL | Walking directions to Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tigris Supermarket | 98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RA | Walking directions to Tigris Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE17 1LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca Elizabeth Corn
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Foster
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Vanessa Joan Threadgold
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE17 1LU records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around SE17 1LU in Walworth North is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 1LU, including Robert Browning Primary School (Good), The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good) and Victory Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 1LU is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 521 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 1LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,336 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 1LU 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).