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SE17 3NE

Forsyth Gardens

Newington

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Overview

Postcode SE17 3NE is located in a major urban area, within the Newington ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 3NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE17 3NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 3NE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.5 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 3NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.2 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park
0.3 miKennington Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Kennington Open Space

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
14,308.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.92(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.88(+15%)
Other theft
8.82(-23%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(-13%)
Public order
6.93(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
39.77%
African
87
24.72%
Other White
25
7.1%
Other
18
5.11%
Irish
15
4.26%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
48.79%
No qualifications
46
15.92%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.31%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.75%
Owns outright
14
11.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202547, Fleming Road, London, SE17 3QRTerracedFreehold£582,000
25 Jul 202536, Fleming Road, London, SE17 3QRFlatsLeasehold£410,000
06 Jun 202526, Fleming Road, London, SE17 3QRFlatsLeasehold£265,000
09 May 202543, Fleming Road, London, SE17 3QRFlatsLeasehold£340,000
03 Jul 2025151, Lorrimore Road, London, SE17 3NATerracedLeasehold£457,500

Schools

In the SE17 3NE postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 3NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKeyworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryJohn Ruskin Primary School and Language ClassesCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 3NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-oneCook's Road, Southwark, SE17 3NQWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miAstra Convenience StoreDartford Street, Southwark, SE17 3UDWalking directions to Astra Convenience Store
0.3 miLy Trang Vietnamese SupermarketCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UEWalking directions to Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket
0.4 miNisa Local407 Kennington Road, London, SE11 4PTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miIcelandMacleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NAWalking directions to Iceland

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 3NE, 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)Newington, Kennington East & Walworth WestE02000820
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 014AE01003992
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 3NE

Is SE17 3NE (Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West) safe?

The area around SE17 3NE records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3NE?

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

What schools are near SE17 3NE?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 3NE, including Keyworth Primary School (Good), John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (Outstanding) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 3NE?

The closest station to SE17 3NE is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 549 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE17 3NE?

SE17 3NE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 3NE (Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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