Postcode SE17 2AH is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2AH.
Burgess Park near SE17 2AH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.5 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £870,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 27 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £670,000 |
10 year median price trend in Faraday
In the SE17 2AH postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | GF Supermarket | Kinglake Street, Southwark, SE17 2RY | Walking directions to GF Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Southwark, SE1 5UT | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 107 Dunton Road, London, SE1 5HG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Tigris Supermarket | 98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RA | Walking directions to Tigris Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.