Postcode SE17 2HQ 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 161.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walworth South is £44,100 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 161.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walworth South is £44,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2HQ.
Walworth South near SE17 2HQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £518,000 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,220,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 119 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £964,000 |
10 years price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 2HQ postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.