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SE17 2AS

Horsley Street

Faraday

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Detailed insights for SE17 2AS

Overview

Postcode SE17 2AS is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
247
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Walworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.5%

Approximately 57.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from SE17 2AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Walworth South near SE17 2AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 2AS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.7 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.9 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 2AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.4 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.4 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
33,596.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
134.89(+402%)
Violence and sexual offences
80.19(+158%)
Theft from the person
37.71(+302%)
Robbery
22.3(+526%)
Other theft
22.3(+95%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
28.83%
African
84
21.82%
Other Black
36
9.35%
Other White
28
7.27%
Caribbean
27
7.01%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
48.14%
No qualifications
63
19.57%
Level 3 (A level)
35
10.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
32.68%
Social rents from council
38
24.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
21.57%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.38%
Owns outright
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Faraday

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£678
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£386K – £513K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £870,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faraday over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£720,000£796
Flats29£442,500£612

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Faraday

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£445,000£602,500
2017£485,000£690,000
2018£450,000£545,000
2019£460,000£645,375
2020£385,020£637,000
2021£415,000£653,000
2022£420,000£571,500
2023£400,000£639,500
2024£415,000£642,500
2025£442,500£670,000
2026£445,000£775,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£660£667
2017£700£721
2018£596£634
2019£637£599
2020£609£685
2021£662£811
2022£669£697
2023£664£552
2024£610£705
2025£605£731
2026£687£828
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Faraday in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 2025Flat B, 42, Queens Row, London, SE17 2PXFlatsLeasehold£382,500
01 Sept 2025Flat 1, 41, Queens Row, London, SE17 2PXFlatsLeasehold£335,935
01 Sept 2025Flat 2, 41, Queens Row, London, SE17 2PXFlatsLeasehold£305,292
01 Sept 2025Flat 3, 41, Queens Row, London, SE17 2PXFlatsLeasehold£439,780
01 Sept 2025Flat 4, 41, Queens Row, London, SE17 2PXFlatsLeasehold£335,935

Schools

In the SE17 2AS postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 2AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMichael Faraday SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySouth Bank University AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 2AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miconvenience storeHorsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2ATWalking directions to convenience store
0.1 miSainsbury's Local15-21 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCostcutterCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miLy Trang Vietnamese SupermarketCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UEWalking directions to Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felicia Johnston

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mohamed Deen

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sasjkia Otto

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardFaradayE05011102
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walworth SouthE02000822
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 016FE01033881
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 2AS

Is SE17 2AS (Walworth South) safe?

The area around SE17 2AS records about 247 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE17 2AS?

The median sale price around SE17 2AS in Walworth South is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 2AS?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 2AS, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), Michael Faraday School (Good) and South Bank University Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 2AS?

The closest station to SE17 2AS is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 1,015 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE17 2AS?

SE17 2AS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 2AS (Walworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 2AS is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felicia Johnston (Labour Party), Mohamed Deen (Labour Party) and Sasjkia Otto (Labour Party).