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SE17 1TA

Congreve Street

North Walworth

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Overview

Postcode SE17 1TA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61%

Approximately 61.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from SE17 1TA.

Flood risk

Very low

Walworth North near SE17 1TA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 1TA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.8 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough
0.9 mi

2

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 1TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.3 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens
0.2 miSurrey Square ParkSmallWalking directions to Surrey Square Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
18,359.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.56(+96%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.98(+32%)
Other theft
15.43(+35%)
Theft from the person
15.43(+64%)
Burglary
13.02(+138%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
83
23.65%
British
78
22.22%
Other White
31
8.83%
Other Black
25
7.12%
Other Asian
18
5.13%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
40.36%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.09%
No qualifications
46
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
80
58.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.44%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.97%
Owns outright
5
3.68%
Shared ownership
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 6, Broomfield House, Massinger Street, London, SE17 1SYFlatsLeasehold£288,750
08 May 2026320A, East Street, London, SE17 2SXFlatsLeasehold£450,000
23 Apr 2025301, East Street, London, SE17 2SXOtherFreehold£720,000
06 May 2026105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XGFlatsLeasehold£309,000
23 Jun 2025105, Kingsley Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5XGFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SE17 1TA postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 1TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTHE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOLOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySurrey Square Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 1TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NYWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miIman International SupermarketOld Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJWalking directions to Iman International Supermarket
0.1 miAndino187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NAWalking directions to Andino
0.2 miJas News246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UBWalking directions to Jas News
0.2 miStar One SupermarketEast Street, Southwark, SE17 2SDWalking directions to Star One Supermarket

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 1TA, 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)Walworth NorthE02000818
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 012BE01003961
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 1TA

Is SE17 1TA (Walworth North) safe?

The area around SE17 1TA 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.

What is the average house price near SE17 1TA?

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

What schools are near SE17 1TA?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 1TA, including THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good), Surrey Square Primary School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 1TA?

The closest station to SE17 1TA is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,132 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 1TA?

SE17 1TA 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).

Who represents SE17 1TA (Walworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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