Postcode SE17 2HP is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday area 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 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year. The median sale price in Faraday is £443,750 (around £685 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £374,125 and £511,250. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.
Walworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,204 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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 2HP.
Walworth South near SE17 2HP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £443,750 (about £685 per square foot) in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £870,750.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £740,000 | £828 |
| Flats | 35 | £405,000 | £634 |
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 | £446,250 | £670,000 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £747,500 |
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 | £609 | £731 |
| 2026 | £650 | £762 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2HP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, Woodsford, Portland Street, London, SE17 2TN | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 50A, Date Street, London, SE17 2HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 24, Date Street, London, SE17 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £781,750 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Flat 8, Victory House, 135, Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 137, Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the SE17 2HP postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | South Bank University Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
South Bank University Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2013. | |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2013
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Michael Faraday School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2014. | |
Michael Faraday School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE17 2HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Beckford Place, Southwark, SE17 2TG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Oli Food Centre | 332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Oli Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
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 2HP, 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 2HP records about 153 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE17 2HP in Faraday is £443,750 (about £685 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 2HP, including South Bank University Academy (Good), St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Michael Faraday School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE17 2HP is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 960 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 2HP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,204 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 2HP 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).