SE17 3BB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newington in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE17 3BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00167491 (shared with 498 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 3BB.
409
31
£ 53,800 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE17 3BB is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 3BB. The average age is 30.9. 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 3BB is above average at 135 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
Crampton Primary
Robert Browning Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Victory Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Keyworth Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Sally White1.0 km
- East st off licence limited0.3 km
- G baldwin & co0.1 km
- Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.4 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The Tommyfield0.9 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.5 km
- The tankard0.2 km
- Old Red Lion0.5 km
- Canterbury arms0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Kennington Tandoori1.0 km
- Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul0.7 km
- Amore cafe0.1 km
- Avonmouth house (etc venues ltd)1.0 km
- Bagel king0.3 km
- + 143 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- El guambra0.5 km
- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.0 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd0.1 km
- Ossie jerk chicken0.1 km
- Sidecar coffee bar0.5 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.1 km
- Orient street short breaks0.8 km
- Safestay hotel0.3 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173BB · Data under Open Government Licence