Postcode SE17 2TJ 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 West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from SE17 2TJ.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 2TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.6 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) in North Walworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,625 up to £1,345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £929,250 | £791 |
| Flats | 98 | £410,000 | £666 |
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 | £402,500 | £977,500 |
| 2026 | £459,000 | £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 | £666 | £800 |
| 2026 | £754 | £690 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 307 - 319, Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TG | Other | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 20, Ringsfield House, East Street, London, SE17 2HE | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 4, Abbey Court, Macleod Street, London, SE17 3HA | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Flat 18, Abbey Court, Macleod Street, London, SE17 3HA | Flats | Leasehold | £359,950 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Ground Floor Shop, 300, Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TE | Other | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE17 2TJ postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Beckford Place, Southwark, SE17 2TG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Oli Food Centre | 332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Oli Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 264-276 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2TJ, 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 2TJ records about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2TJ in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 2TJ, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), Robert Browning Primary School (Good) and South Bank University Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 2TJ is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 811 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 2TJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,017 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 2TJ 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).