SE17 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on King & Queen Street, 0.4km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Walworth ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 1DQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00019961 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING & QUEEN STREET, SE17 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING & QUEEN STREET, SE17 1DQ.
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£ 44,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, SE17 1DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1DQ. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1DQ is above average at 139 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robert Browning Primary School
South Bank University Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Victory Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Crampton Primary
Michael Faraday School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- A grocery ltd0.5 km
- Ayca sweets and nuts0.6 km
- G news0.9 km
- Inkavital0.5 km
- Longdan express0.5 km
- + 113 more
Restaurant, Cafe
174 nearby- Aguila restaurant0.5 km
- Bola 8 ltd0.6 km
- Cafe geo1.0 km
- Daddy o's suya spot0.5 km
- Dragon castle0.5 km
- + 169 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- G cafe0.9 km
- Hoa phuong0.5 km
- Los chamos0.5 km
- Puro corazon uk0.5 km
- Sv candy ltd0.6 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Old Red Lion0.8 km
- The royal british legion0.8 km
- Oaka At The Mansion House0.8 km
- The gladstone0.0 km
- Colab tavern0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Keyworth st hostel kitchen1.0 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.3 km
- Orient street short breaks1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.7 km
- London Bridge1.8 km
- London Waterloo1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171DQ · Data under Open Government Licence