Postcode SE17 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from SE17 2AU.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £480,075 in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £667,500 |
10 year median price trend in Faraday
In the SE17 2AU postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Astra Convenience Store | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UE | Walking directions to Astra Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.