SE17 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Pilton Place, 0.5km 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 1DW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 1.3% year-on-year. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00019929 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILTON PLACE, SE17 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILTON PLACE, SE17 1DW.
277
35
£ 44,100 /yr
51%
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
Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in SE17 1DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DW. The average age is 35.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 225,600
3 sales · Mean £ 227,533
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE17 1DW are high at 140 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
South Bank University Academy
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Crampton Primary
Victory Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Michael Faraday School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
112 nearby- Blue moon0.9 km
- East st off licence limited0.2 km
- G baldwin & co0.2 km
- Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.5 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- + 107 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Horangee pocha0.6 km
- Rising sun0.7 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.4 km
- The tankard0.3 km
- Spit & sawdust0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington0.7 km
- La cabana0.7 km
- Lebanese grill0.7 km
- Nandos0.9 km
- Tiam0.9 km
- + 152 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Fried chicken0.7 km
- Papa johns pizza0.7 km
- El guambra0.6 km
- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.2 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd0.1 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Iceland foods ltd1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Safestay hotel0.5 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.3 km
- Orient street short breaks1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.7 km
- London Waterloo1.9 km
- London Bridge1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171DW · Data under Open Government Licence