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SE17 2LN

Alvey Street

Faraday

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Detailed insights for SE17 2LN

Overview

Postcode SE17 2LN 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 average crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Burgess Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Burgess Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2LN.

Flood risk

Very low

Burgess Park near SE17 2LN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 2LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.9 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
1 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 2LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.3 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.4 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
17,909.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.69(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.98(-10%)
Vehicle crime
9.03(-4%)
Public order
8.12(+20%)
Burglary
5.42(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
31.95%
African
63
20.13%
Other White
42
13.42%
Other
32
10.22%
Other Black
18
5.75%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
55.98%
No qualifications
28
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.27%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
39.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
26.56%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.88%
Owns outright
10
7.81%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Faraday

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£678
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£386K – £513K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £870,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faraday over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£720,000£796
Flats29£442,500£612

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Faraday

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£442,500£670,000
2026£445,000£775,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£605£731
2026£687£828
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Faraday in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2025Flat 4, Innis House, East Street, London, SE17 2JNFlatsLeasehold£235,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 9, Dunnico House, East Street, London, SE17 2JLFlatsLeasehold£320,000
18 Feb 2026Flat 10, Dunnico House, East Street, London, SE17 2JLFlatsLeasehold£380,000
16 Jan 202636A, Surrey Square, London, SE17 2JXFlatsLeasehold£525,000
18 May 2026Flat 13, Severin Court, East Street, London, SE17 2FSFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the SE17 2LN postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 2LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySurrey Square Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableTHE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOLOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 2LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStar One SupermarketEast Street, Southwark, SE17 2SDWalking directions to Star One Supermarket
0.2 miAndino187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NAWalking directions to Andino
0.2 miIman International SupermarketOld Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJWalking directions to Iman International Supermarket
0.2 miJas News246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UBWalking directions to Jas News
0.2 miLidl96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NYWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE17 2LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felicia Johnston

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mohamed Deen

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sasjkia Otto

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardFaradayE05011102
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burgess ParkE02000821
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 015FE01033878
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 2LN

Is SE17 2LN (Burgess Park) safe?

The area around SE17 2LN records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE17 2LN?

The median sale price around SE17 2LN in Burgess Park is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 2LN?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 2LN, including Surrey Square Primary School (Outstanding), THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (Good) and English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 2LN?

The closest station to SE17 2LN is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,176 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 2LN?

SE17 2LN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 2LN (Burgess Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 2LN 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).