Postcode SE17 1RF 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 129.2 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tabard Gardens.
Walworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,000 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 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.6% 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 1RF.
Walworth North near SE17 1RF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tabard Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Tabard Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.3 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 28, Salisbury Close, London, SE17 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £364,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 16, Chatham Street, London, SE17 1NY | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 26, Chatham Street, London, SE17 1NY | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 20, Hemp Walk, London, SE17 1PF | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 30, Orb Street, London, SE17 1LG | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SE17 1RF postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 1RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tigris Supermarket | 98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RA | Walking directions to Tigris Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Star One Supermarket | East Street, Southwark, SE17 2SD | Walking directions to Star One Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 197-209 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | New Kent Road General Store | 179 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | Walking directions to New Kent Road General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 157 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | 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 1RF, 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 1RF records about 129 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 1RF 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 1RF, including English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), Victory Primary School (Good) and Robert Browning Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 1RF is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 684 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 1RF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,000 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 1RF 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).