Postcode SE17 2HF is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Walworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.7% 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 2HF.
Walworth South near SE17 2HF has no 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £443,300 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,688,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 82 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £960,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 2HF postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Buy'N'Buy | Southwark, SE17 2EA | Walking directions to Buy'N'Buy |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 264-276 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket | Manor Place, Southwark, SE17 1RL | Walking directions to Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.