Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE17 3BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 3BB.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 61%
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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour517
Violence and sexual offences426
Shoplifting392
Theft from the person233
Other theft205

school Local Schools

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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.3 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Victory Primary School

Good126 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.6 km
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Keyworth Primary School

Good355 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

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