Postcode SE17 1TJ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below 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 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
Walworth North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.5% 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 100 ft away from SE17 1TJ.
Walworth North near SE17 1TJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | London Bridge | Jubilee, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to London Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 1TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 40, Laurel Apartments, Townsend Street, London, SE17 1HG | Flats | Leasehold | £144,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 45, Laurel Apartments, Townsend Street, London, SE17 1HG | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 5, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UU | Flats | Leasehold | £284,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 35, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UU | Flats | Leasehold | £387,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 34, Waleran Flats, Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the SE17 1TJ postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 1TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Old Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJ | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Andino | 187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NA | Walking directions to Andino |
| 0.3 mi | Star One Supermarket | East Street, Southwark, SE17 2SD | Walking directions to Star One Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Jas News | 246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UB | Walking directions to Jas News |
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 1TJ, 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 1TJ records about 116 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 1TJ 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 1TJ, including THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good), English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Surrey Square Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 1TJ is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,066 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 1TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,464 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 1TJ 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).