Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

EAST STREET, SE17 2FS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, SE17 2FS.

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Population

495

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE17 2FS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE17 2FS has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE17 2FS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Street, 0.1km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 2FS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% 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 is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £480k. 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 2FS are sourced from Output Area E00020002 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 2FS. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.3%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean44.7%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 531,250

22 sales · Mean £ 506,613

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE17 2FS is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences329
Anti-social behaviour317
Theft from the person118
Other theft102
Drugs86

school Local Schools

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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.1 km
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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.2 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.3 km
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Townsend Primary School

Good158 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Walworth Academy

Good1048 pupils0.5 km
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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

Good754 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • East st off licence limited0.7 km
  • G baldwin & co0.7 km
  • Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.9 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Sams 99p store0.7 km
  • + 107 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.8 km
  • The tankard0.8 km
  • Horangee pocha0.7 km
  • Rising sun0.8 km
  • Huntsman & hound0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

158 nearby
  • Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul1.0 km
  • Amore cafe0.7 km
  • Bagel king0.7 km
  • Beza ethiopian food0.8 km
  • Bobo social0.8 km
  • + 153 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • El guambra1.0 km
  • Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.8 km
  • Newplatinumbakery ltd0.7 km
  • Ossie jerk chicken0.7 km
  • Sidecar coffee bar0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Marks & spencer0.7 km
  • Oli centre0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.3 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
  • Bermondsey square hotel1.0 km
  • Safestay hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.0 km
  • London Bridge1.7 km
  • London1.8 km