SE17 3JY is an up-and-coming urban area on Pasley Close, 0.7km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3JY is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £525k. 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 3JY are sourced from Output Area E00020102 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PASLEY CLOSE, SE17 3JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PASLEY CLOSE, SE17 3JY.
202
44
£ 53,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3JY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, SE17 3JY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 3JY. The average age is 44.3. 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
£ 525,000
4 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Terraced
£ 509,000
1 sales · Mean £ 509,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 3JY is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Crampton Primary
Keyworth Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Evolve Academy
South Bank University Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- One A Wines0.8 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.5 km
- Omes0.8 km
- Afro foods0.5 km
- Eggfree cake box ltd0.5 km
- + 108 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Old Red Lion0.5 km
- The Kennington1.0 km
- Canterbury arms0.5 km
- The royal british legion0.3 km
- Oaka At The Mansion House0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Kennington Park Centre0.8 km
- Maximo Italian Bistrot0.5 km
- My Chaii Ldn0.6 km
- The coffee shop0.5 km
- Hermanos colombian coffee roasters ltd0.2 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.8 km
- Marks & spencer0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Desicorner ltd0.6 km
- Kokodoo1.0 km
- Papa nadox kitchen1.0 km
- Bing0.1 km
- Chicken cottage0.3 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.4 km
- Orient street short breaks0.9 km
- Safestay hotel0.6 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.8 km
- Vauxhall1.7 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.5 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.5 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173JY · Data under Open Government Licence