Postcode SE17 2FY 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 high crime levels, with around 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burgess Park is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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 high crime rate, with approximately 131.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.3% 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 of residents in Burgess Park is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2FY.
Burgess Park near SE17 2FY 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 3 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 | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
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 2FY postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tigris Supermarket | 98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RA | Walking directions to Tigris Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Southwark, SE1 5UT | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | GF Supermarket | Kinglake Street, Southwark, SE17 2RY | Walking directions to GF Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Buy'N'Buy | Southwark, SE17 2EA | Walking directions to Buy'N'Buy |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.