Postcode SE17 2SN is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Walworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2SN.
Walworth North near SE17 2SN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.3 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 82 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £960,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 2SN postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tigris Supermarket | 98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RA | Walking directions to Tigris Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Southwark, SE1 5UT | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | GF Supermarket | Kinglake Street, Southwark, SE17 2RY | Walking directions to GF Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | New Kent Road General Store | 179 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG | Walking directions to New Kent Road General Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.