Postcode SE17 9BL 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nursery Row Park.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 42 ft away from SE17 9BL.
Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West near SE17 9BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.3 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.3 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 9BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 3, Manor Place, London, SE17 3BD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Flat 703, 22, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 708, 22, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Flat 507, 22, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £379,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 138, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3AR | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the SE17 9BL postcode area, located within Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 9BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 224-226 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Jay's Food & Wine | Browning Street, Southwark, SE17 1LP | Walking directions to Jay's Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 156-164 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket | Manor Place, Southwark, SE17 1RL | Walking directions to Hiep Phat Vietnamese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Buy'N'Buy | Southwark, SE17 2EA | Walking directions to Buy'N'Buy |
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 9BL, 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 9BL records about 145 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 9BL 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 9BL, including Crampton Primary (Outstanding), The Autism Project - CareTrade (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE17 9BL is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 465 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE17 9BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,423 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 9BL 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).