Postcode SE17 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burgess Park is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 94.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Burgess Park is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2HU.
Burgess Park near SE17 2HU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.3 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 2HU postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Oli Food Centre | 332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Oli Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.