Postcode SE17 3HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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 11,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.1% 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 9 ft away from SE17 3HJ.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 3HJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Faraday Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Faraday Gardens |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £870,750.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £720,000 | £796 |
| Flats | 29 | £442,500 | £612 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £445,000 | £602,500 |
| 2017 | £485,000 | £690,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £545,000 |
| 2019 | £460,000 | £645,375 |
| 2020 | £385,020 | £637,000 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £653,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £571,500 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £639,500 |
| 2024 | £415,000 | £642,500 |
| 2025 | £442,500 | £670,000 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £775,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £660 | £667 |
| 2017 | £700 | £721 |
| 2018 | £596 | £634 |
| 2019 | £637 | £599 |
| 2020 | £609 | £685 |
| 2021 | £662 | £811 |
| 2022 | £669 | £697 |
| 2023 | £664 | £552 |
| 2024 | £610 | £705 |
| 2025 | £605 | £731 |
| 2026 | £687 | £828 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 11 - 13, Dartford Street, London, SE17 3UQ | Other | Leasehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 32, Fielding Street, London, SE17 3HD | Terraced | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Lower Ground Floor Flat, 10, Fielding Street, London, SE17 3HD | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 36, Fielding Street, London, SE17 3HD | Terraced | Freehold | £870,750 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 13, Fielding Street, London, SE17 3HE | Terraced | Freehold | £950,000 |
In the SE17 3HJ postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UE | Walking directions to Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Astra Convenience Store | Dartford Street, Southwark, SE17 3UD | Walking directions to Astra Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Oli Food Centre | 332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Oli Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Macleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 3HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Felicia Johnston
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohamed Deen
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Sasjkia Otto
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE17 3HJ records about 164 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE17 3HJ in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 3HJ, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Paul'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 3HJ is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 787 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 3HJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,017 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 3HJ is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felicia Johnston (Labour Party), Mohamed Deen (Labour Party) and Sasjkia Otto (Labour Party).