Postcode SE17 3HR 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 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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 of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 3HR.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 3HR 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 | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.7 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kennington Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Kennington Open Space |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £473,500 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 69 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £699,750 |
10 year median price trend in Newington
In the SE17 3HR postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Cook's Road, Southwark, SE17 3NQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | K.P. Corner Stores | 34B Sutherland Square, London, SE17 3EE | Walking directions to K.P. Corner Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Astra Convenience Store | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UE | Walking directions to Astra Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.