Postcode SE17 1RT is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth area of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year. The median sale price in North Walworth is £495,000 (around £732 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £381,000 and £680,000. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
Walworth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,324 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from SE17 1RT.
Walworth North near SE17 1RT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.4 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £732 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £907,500 | £764 |
| Flats | 83 | £470,000 | £729 |
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 | £411,000 | £990,000 |
| 2026 | £431,500 | £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 | £671 | £803 |
| 2026 | £728 | £743 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1RT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | Apartment 505, Tarling House, 3, Walworth Square, London, SE17 1GA | Flats | Leasehold | £1,345,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Apartment 207, Tarling House, 3, Walworth Square, London, SE17 1GA | Flats | Leasehold | £156,341 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 21, 2, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3PY | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | Apartment 403, Ferraro House, 149, Walworth Road, London, SE17 1RW | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Herbert Morrison House, 195, Walworth Road, London, SE17 1RW | Other | Freehold | £352,500 |
In the SE17 1RT postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | The Autism Project - CareTrade | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
The Autism Project - CareTrade ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Robert Browning Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
Robert Browning Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Dec 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Crampton Primary | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Apr 2024. | |
Crampton Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Apr 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE17 1RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Walworth Square, London, SE17 1RW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | 128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | Jay's Food & Wine | Browning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LP | Walking directions to Jay's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Kiki & Miumiu | Heygate Street, Southwark, SE17 1FT | Walking directions to Kiki & Miumiu |
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 1RT, 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 1RT records about 222 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE17 1RT in North Walworth is £495,000 (about £732 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 1RT, including The Autism Project - CareTrade, Robert Browning Primary School (Good) and Crampton Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE17 1RT is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 394 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 1RT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,324 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 1RT 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).