Postcode SE17 3BL is located in a major urban area, within the Newington ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 282.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Walworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 282.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walworth North is £53,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 3BL.
Walworth North near SE17 3BL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.4 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £473,500 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 74 | £452,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £687,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newington
In the SE17 3BL postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newington News | 4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Walking directions to Newington News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | FareShares | 56 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3AE | Walking directions to FareShares |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 264-276 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Shop & Stop | Browning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LP | Walking directions to Shop & Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.