Postcode SE17 2ST is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth area 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, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year. The median sale price in North Walworth is £495,000 (around £732 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £381,000 and £680,000. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,709 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £732 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £907,500 | £764 |
| Flats | 83 | £470,000 | £729 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £512,500 | £865,000 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £1,046,220 |
| 2018 | £553,475 | £695,000 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £675,000 |
| 2020 | £529,600 | £696,000 |
| 2021 | £492,500 | £862,500 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £875,000 |
| 2023 | £407,500 | £955,000 |
| 2024 | £642,080 | £980,003 |
| 2025 | £411,000 | £990,000 |
| 2026 | £431,500 | £907,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £678 | £828 |
| 2017 | £713 | £1,135 |
| 2018 | £885 | £601 |
| 2019 | £918 | £617 |
| 2020 | £818 | £638 |
| 2021 | £755 | £784 |
| 2022 | £771 | £749 |
| 2023 | £695 | £820 |
| 2024 | £972 | £832 |
| 2025 | £671 | £803 |
| 2026 | £728 | £743 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 320A, East Street, London, SE17 2SX | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 301, East Street, London, SE17 2SX | Other | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | Flat 41, Innis House, East Street, London, SE17 2JN | Flats | Leasehold | £322,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Flat 4, Innis House, East Street, London, SE17 2JN | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 9, Dunnico House, East Street, London, SE17 2JL | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the SE17 2ST postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Surrey Square | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2016. | |
Oasis Academy Surrey Square ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2016
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2016. | |
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jul 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Ark Walworth Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
Ark Walworth Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Oct 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 | 187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NA | Walking directions to Andino |
| 0.2 mi | Jas News | 246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UB | Walking directions to Jas News |
| 0.2 mi | Star One Supermarket | East Street, Southwark, SE17 2SD | Walking directions to Star One Supermarket |
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 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
The area around SE17 2ST records about 104 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE17 2ST in North Walworth is £495,000 (about £732 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 2ST, including Oasis Academy Surrey Square (Outstanding), English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ark Walworth Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE17 2ST is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,134 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 2ST scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,709 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 2ST is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Rebecca Elizabeth Corn (Green Party), Sam Foster (Green Party) and Vanessa Joan Threadgold (Green Party).