Postcode SE17 2ST is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth 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 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.3% 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 per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from SE17 2ST.
Burgess Park near SE17 2ST has no 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.9 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,688,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 94 | £387,500 | £6,486 |
| Terraced | 13 | £920,000 | £8,569 |
10 year median price trend in North Walworth
In the SE17 2ST postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iman International Supermarket | Old Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJ | Walking directions to Iman International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Andino | Old Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NF | Walking directions to Andino |
| 0.2 mi | Star One Supermarket | East Street, Southwark, SE17 2SD | Walking directions to Star One Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Adam Halalway | Southwark, SE1 5UN | Walking directions to Adam Halalway |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE17 2ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca Elizabeth Corn
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Foster
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Vanessa Joan Threadgold
North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.