Postcode SE17 3UW 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.1 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 Kennington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.8% 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 3UW.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE17 3UW 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £473,500 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 | 72 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £685,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newington
In the SE17 3UW postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 3UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Cook's Road, Southwark, SE17 3NQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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: 01/01/2026.