Postcode SE17 3JH 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 very low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 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 8,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 3JH.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 3JH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kennington Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Kennington Open Space |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 74 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £687,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newington
In the SE17 3JH postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Cook's Road, Southwark, SE17 3NQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 177-183 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Camberwell Mart | Wyndham Road, Southwark, SE5 0TX | Walking directions to Camberwell Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bethwin Road, Southwark, SE5 0SJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Camberwell Daily | 243 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TH | Walking directions to Camberwell Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.