Postcode SE17 2HJ 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 201.6 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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 201.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from SE17 2HJ.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 2HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £432,800 |
| Terraced | 9 | £670,000 |
10 years price trend in Faraday
In the SE17 2HJ postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.