Postcode SE17 2NX 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 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 10,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% 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 2NX.
Walworth South near SE17 2NX 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.5 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £720,000 | £796 |
| Flats | 29 | £442,500 | £612 |
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 | £442,500 | £670,000 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £775,000 |
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 | £605 | £731 |
| 2026 | £687 | £828 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2NX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | 191, Merrow Street, London, SE17 2NY | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 37, Wooler Street, London, SE17 2ED | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 67, Wooler Street, London, SE17 2ED | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 137, Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 45, Aylesbury Road, London, SE17 2EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £242,500 |
In the SE17 2NX postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Star One Supermarket | East Street, Southwark, SE17 2SD | Walking directions to Star One Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.2 mi | Oli Food Centre | 332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Oli Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2NX, 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 2NX records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE17 2NX in Walworth South is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 2NX, including South Bank University Academy (Good), Michael Faraday School (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 2NX is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,056 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 2NX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,246 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 2NX 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).