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SE17 3FQ

Danson Mews

Newington

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Overview

Postcode SE17 3FQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 226.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
226
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Walworth North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52%

Approximately 52.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from SE17 3FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walworth North near SE17 3FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 3FQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
0.8 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 3FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.4 miElephant ParkSmallWalking directions to Elephant Park
0.2 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
15,579.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.69(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.05(+120%)
Shoplifting
41.01(+311%)
Theft from the person
35.54(+279%)
Other theft
32.8(+187%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
32.79%
African
55
15.03%
Other White
42
11.48%
Other
27
7.38%
Caribbean
18
4.92%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
52.13%
No qualifications
57
17.38%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
37.85%
Owns with a mortgage
59
33.33%
Other social rented
25
14.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.21%
Owns outright
10
5.65%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Newington

Median price£457,500
Price per sq ft£725
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£397K – £670K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£825,000£743
Semi-Detached1£550,000£929
Flats50£427,500£705

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 2025Flat 14, 7, Danson Mews, London, SE17 3FQFlatsLeasehold£635,000
20 Oct 2025Flat 9, 7, Danson Mews, London, SE17 3FQFlatsLeasehold£550,000
06 May 2025Flat 2, 7, Danson Mews, London, SE17 3FQFlatsLeasehold£585,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 20, 5, Danson Mews, London, SE17 3FPFlatsLeasehold£675,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 21, 1, Danson Mews, London, SE17 3FLFlatsLeasehold£725,000

Schools

In the SE17 3FQ postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 3FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCrampton PrimaryCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Autism Project - CareTradeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 3FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miMorrisons264-276 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2TEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miHiep Phat Vietnamese SupermarketManor Place, Southwark, SE17 1RLWalking directions to Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket
0.1 miJay's Food & WineBrowning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LPWalking directions to Jay's Food & Wine
0.1 miBuy'N'BuySouthwark, SE17 2EAWalking directions to Buy'N'Buy

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE17 3FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Batteson

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leigh Richman

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Natasha Ennin

Newington - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardNewingtonE05011105
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walworth NorthE02000818
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 012EE01003994
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2019-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 3FQ

Is SE17 3FQ (Walworth North) safe?

The area around SE17 3FQ records about 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near SE17 3FQ?

The median sale price around SE17 3FQ in Walworth North is £457,500 (about £725 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 3FQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 3FQ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Crampton Primary (Outstanding) and The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 3FQ?

The closest station to SE17 3FQ is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 449 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE17 3FQ?

SE17 3FQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 3FQ (Walworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE17 3FQ 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).