Postcode SE17 2BW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.
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.
Walworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.0% 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.
The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2BW.
Walworth South near SE17 2BW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £720,000 | £796 |
| Flats | 29 | £442,500 | £612 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 6, Aycliffe House, Portland Street, London, SE17 2PE | Flats | Leasehold | £287,793 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 37, Phelp Street, London, SE17 2PL | Terraced | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 22, St. Marks House, Phelp Street, London, SE17 2PP | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 9, Lytham Street, London, SE17 2PN | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Flat 44, 62, St Georges Way, London, SE15 6QS | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the SE17 2BW postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UE | Walking directions to Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Felicia Johnston
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohamed Deen
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Sasjkia Otto
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE17 2BW 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.
The median sale price around SE17 2BW in Walworth South is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 2BW, including Michael Faraday School (Good), South Bank University Academy (Good) and The Grove Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 2BW is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 1,361 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 2BW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 2BW 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).