Postcode SE17 3BS 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 232.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year. The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 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 232.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 3BS.
Walworth North near SE17 3BS 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.1 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £473,500 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 72 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £685,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newington
In the SE17 3BS postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newington News | 4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Walking directions to Newington News |
| 0.2 mi | K.P. Corner Stores | 34B Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EE | Walking directions to K.P. Corner Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 38-40 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | Kennington Park Road, Lambeth, SE11 4HX | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 264-276 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.