Postcode SE17 3EL is located in a major urban area, within the Newington ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 116 ft away from SE17 3EL.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 3EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.6 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Faraday Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Faraday Gardens |
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 3EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 61A, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £388,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 66, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 63, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 33, Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat 78, Penrose House, Penrose Street, London, SE17 3DY | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SE17 3EL postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Oli Food Centre | 332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Oli Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Beckford Place, Southwark, SE17 2TG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 264-276 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3EL, 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 3EL records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE17 3EL in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street 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 3EL, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good) and John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 3EL is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 661 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 3EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,703 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 3EL 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).