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SE17 2SX

East Street

Faraday

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Detailed insights for SE17 2SX

Overview

Postcode SE17 2SX is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday 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 Faraday is £443,750 (around £685 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £374,125 and £511,250. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Burgess Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from SE17 2SX.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 2SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 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

Bermondsey

Jubilee

Walking directions to Bermondsey

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
18,597.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.33(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.37(+17%)
Theft from the person
12.17(+30%)
Other theft
9.83(-14%)
Drugs
8.43(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
46.08%
Other White
49
16.01%
Other
27
8.82%
African
21
6.86%
Irish
14
4.58%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
59.44%
No qualifications
39
13.64%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.15%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
65.45%
Social rents from council
13
11.82%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.91%
Owns outright
5
4.55%
Other social rented
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Faraday

Median price: £443,750
Price per sq ft: £685
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £374K – £511K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £443,750 (about £685 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
Terraced5£740,000£828
Flats35£405,000£634

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£446,250£670,000
2026£397,500£747,500
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£609£731
2026£650£762
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026320A, East Street, London, SE17 2SXFlatsLeasehold£450,000
23 Apr 2025301, East Street, London, SE17 2SXOtherFreehold£720,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 2, Crispin Court, 17 - 19, Freemantle Street, London, SE17 2JPFlatsLeasehold£405,000
23 May 202516, Freemantle Street, London, SE17 2JPTerracedFreehold£755,000
10 Jul 202628A, Surrey Square, London, SE17 2JXFlatsLeasehold£605,000

Schools

In the SE17 2SX postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 9 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.

Nearby schools for SE17 2SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy Surrey SquareAcademy converter
0.2 miSecondaryArk Walworth AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE17 2SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 2SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAndino187 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NAWalking directions to Andino
0.1 miIman International SupermarketOld Kent Road, Southwark, SE1 5NJWalking directions to Iman International Supermarket
0.1 miLidl96-120 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 4NYWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miJas News246 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5UBWalking directions to Jas News
0.2 miAdam Halalway275A Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LUWalking directions to Adam Halalway

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 2SX, 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 015BE01003966
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 2SX

Is SE17 2SX (Burgess Park) safe?

The area around SE17 2SX 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.

What is the average house price near SE17 2SX?

The median sale price around SE17 2SX in Faraday is £443,750 (about £685 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 2SX?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 2SX, including Oasis Academy Surrey Square (Outstanding), Ark Walworth Academy (Good) and English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE17 2SX?

The closest station to SE17 2SX is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,218 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 2SX?

SE17 2SX 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).

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

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