Postcode SE17 3QE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.
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.
Walworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% 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.
The average income per household in Walworth North is £66,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 3QE.
Walworth North near SE17 3QE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.4 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £825,000 | £743 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £550,000 | £929 |
| Flats | 50 | £427,500 | £705 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 16, Berryfield Road, London, SE17 3QE | Terraced | Freehold | £860,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 19, Suffield House, Alberta Estate, London, SE17 3QB | Flats | Leasehold | £227,270 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 32E, Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 50, Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 49, Pullens Buildings, Penton Place, London, SE17 3SH | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 |
In the SE17 3QE postcode area, located within Walworth North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newington News | 4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Walking directions to Newington News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 38-40 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Jay's Food & Wine | Browning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LP | Walking directions to Jay's Food & Wine |
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 3QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Batteson
Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Leigh Richman
Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Ennin
Newington - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE17 3QE 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.
The median sale price around SE17 3QE in Walworth North is £457,500 (about £725 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 3QE, including Crampton Primary (Outstanding), St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 3QE is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 300 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 3QE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE17 3QE 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).