Postcode SE17 3BY is located in a major urban area, within the North Walworth 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 13 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 11.6% 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 62 ft away from SE17 3BY.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE17 3BY has no 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.5 mi | Paragon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Paragon Gardens |
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 3BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | Flat 703, 22, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 708, 22, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Flat 507, 22, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £379,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 21, 2, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3PY | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, 2, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3PY | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the SE17 3BY postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3BY
| 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 | Jay's Food & Wine | Browning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LP | Walking directions to Jay's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Walworth Square, London, SE17 1RW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | 128-132 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Longdan |
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 3BY, 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 3BY 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 3BY in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West 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 3BY, including The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good), Crampton Primary (Outstanding) and Robert Browning Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 3BY is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 458 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.
SE17 3BY 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 Peckham covering SE17 3BY 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).