SE17 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manor Place, 0.7km from Kennington in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3BS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £675k, down 18.2% 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 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00020110 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR PLACE, SE17 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR PLACE, SE17 3BS.
260
39
£ 53,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, SE17 3BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 3BS. The average age is 38.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 675,000
21 sales · Mean £ 666,226
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 3BS is above average at 106 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
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Keyworth Primary School
Crampton Primary
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Evolve Academy
Robert Browning Primary School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Sally White0.7 km
- TR Local Express0.7 km
- Afro foods0.7 km
- Eggfree cake box ltd0.6 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Tommyfield0.7 km
- Oaka At The Mansion House0.4 km
- The Pilgrim0.8 km
- The White Bear0.5 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Kennington Tandoori0.7 km
- Rare Burger Co0.7 km
- Urban Botanica0.7 km
- Conuco1.0 km
- Hank \& Ginger1.0 km
- + 137 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Sushi Essence0.7 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.7 km
- Bing0.1 km
- Chicken cottage0.4 km
- Kings flavour0.8 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.4 km
- Orient street short breaks0.9 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.5 km
- Safestay hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.9 km
- Vauxhall1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.3 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.3 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173BS · Data under Open Government Licence