Postcode SE17 2HR is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 291.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walworth South is £44,100 per year. The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Walworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,575 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 291.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 90.9% 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 2HR.
Walworth South near SE17 2HR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.8 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
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 2HR postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Astra Convenience Store | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UE | Walking directions to Astra Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.