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SE17 2TW

Portland Street

North Walworth

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Detailed insights for SE17 2TW

Overview

Postcode SE17 2TW is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
87.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Walworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,204 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

87.2%

Approximately 87.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Walworth South near SE17 2TW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 2TW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.6 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.9 mi

1

Borough

Northern

Walking directions to Borough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 2TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.1 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.5 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
30,520.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
173.83(+1640%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.13(+31%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.31(+7%)
Public order
19.99(+196%)
Theft from the person
18.78(+100%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
106
36.18%
British
38
12.97%
Other
33
11.26%
Other Black
29
9.9%
Caribbean
22
7.51%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
34.98%
No qualifications
51
22.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.45%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
116
87.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.26%
Owns outright
5
3.76%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in North Walworth

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£703
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£316K – £642K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Walworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£929,250£791
Flats98£410,000£666

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Walworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Walworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2025Flat 19, Lulworth, Portland Street, London, SE17 2DTFlatsLeasehold£345,000
16 Apr 2025Flat 21, Broadmayne, Portland Street, London, SE17 2DSFlatsLeasehold£180,000
01 Sept 2025Flat 3, Woodsford, Portland Street, London, SE17 2TNFlatsLeasehold£205,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 2, 137, Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TPFlatsLeasehold£600,000
08 Aug 2025Ground Floor Flat, 37, Wooler Street, London, SE17 2EDFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SE17 2TW postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 2TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondarySouth Bank University AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRobert Browning Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 2TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar One SupermarketEast Street, Southwark, SE17 2SDWalking directions to Star One Supermarket
0.2 miLidlBeckford Place, Southwark, SE17 2TGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miBuy'N'BuySouthwark, SE17 2EAWalking directions to Buy'N'Buy
0.2 miTigris Supermarket98 Rodney Road, London, SE17 1RAWalking directions to Tigris Supermarket
0.2 miIcelandMacleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NAWalking directions to Iceland

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 2TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Elizabeth Corn

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sam Foster

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Vanessa Joan Threadgold

North Walworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardNorth WalworthE05011107
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walworth SouthE02000822
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 016EE01003973
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 2TW

Is SE17 2TW (Walworth South) safe?

The area around SE17 2TW records about 153 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE17 2TW?

The median sale price around SE17 2TW in Walworth South is £430,000 (about £703 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 2TW?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 2TW, including South Bank University Academy (Good), Robert Browning Primary School (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 2TW?

The closest station to SE17 2TW is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 879 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 2TW?

SE17 2TW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,204 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 2TW (Walworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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