Postcode SE17 3RZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% 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.
The average income per household in Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West is £68,622 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from SE17 3RZ.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE17 3RZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Elephant Park | Small | Walking directions to Elephant Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 3RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2026 | 112, Ambergate Street, London, SE17 3SA | Terraced | Freehold | £710,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 98, Ambergate Street, London, SE17 3SA | Terraced | Freehold | £663,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 96, Ambergate Street, London, SE17 3SA | Flats | Freehold | £670,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 29, Ambergate Street, London, SE17 3RY | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 30, Delverton House, Delverton Road, London, SE17 3QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SE17 3RZ postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newington News | 4 Penton Place, London, SE17 3JT | Walking directions to Newington News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 38-40 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4RS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Payless | Kennington Park Road, Lambeth, SE11 4HX | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3RZ, 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 3RZ records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3RZ 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.
There are 20 schools close to SE17 3RZ, including Crampton Primary (Outstanding), Keyworth Primary School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 3RZ is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 141 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 3RZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,447 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 3RZ 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).