Postcode SE17 3BW is located in a major urban area, within the Newington ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 116 ft away from SE17 3BW.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE17 3BW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | Borough | Northern | Walking directions to Borough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £725 per square foot) in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £825,000 | £743 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £550,000 | £929 |
| Flats | 50 | £427,500 | £705 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £427,500 | £690,000 |
| 2017 | £444,750 | £645,000 |
| 2018 | £429,880 | £830,000 |
| 2019 | £537,500 | £665,000 |
| 2020 | £545,000 | £905,000 |
| 2021 | £425,500 | £750,000 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £907,500 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £875,000 |
| 2024 | £505,000 | £722,500 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £703,750 |
| 2026 | £388,000 | £765,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £712 | £731 |
| 2017 | £689 | £701 |
| 2018 | £625 | £732 |
| 2019 | £710 | £697 |
| 2020 | £724 | £705 |
| 2021 | £648 | £749 |
| 2022 | £677 | £769 |
| 2023 | £717 | £747 |
| 2024 | £820 | £746 |
| 2025 | £700 | £731 |
| 2026 | £772 | £794 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | Unit 11, 83, Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BQ | Other | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 608, 83, Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BU | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Flat 213, 83, Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BT | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Flat 414, 83, Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BT | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 100, Crampton Street, London, SE17 3AE | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 |
In the SE17 3BW postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | 128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Walworth Square, London, SE17 1RW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Newington News | 4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Walking directions to Newington News |
| 0.1 mi | Kiki & Miumiu | Heygate Street, Southwark, SE17 1FT | Walking directions to Kiki & Miumiu |
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 3BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Batteson
Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Leigh Richman
Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Ennin
Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE17 3BW records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE17 3BW in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £457,500 (about £725 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 3BW, including Crampton Primary (Outstanding), The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good) and Robert Browning Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 3BW is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 414 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 3BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE17 3BW is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Batteson (Labour Party), Leigh Richman (Labour Party) and Natasha Ennin (Labour Party).