Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SHARSTED STREET, SE17 3TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARSTED STREET, SE17 3TN.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE17 3TN 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE17 3TN has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.

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

SE17 3TN is a mixed residential area on Sharsted Street, 0.4km from Kennington in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3TN is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £852k, down 53.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3TN are sourced from Output Area E00020117 (shared with 4 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 3TN. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean15.2%
Other / Mixed17.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

Terraced

£ 1,063,750

4 sales · Mean £ 1,061,067

Semi-Detached

£ 840,000

1 sales · Mean £ 840,000

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

Crime around SE17 3TN is moderate at 61 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 offences230
Anti-social behaviour186
Theft from the person146
Other theft82
Robbery51

school Local Schools

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Keyworth Primary School

Good355 pupils0.1 km
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Evolve Academy

0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Fawcett Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.5 km
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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School

Outstanding387 pupils0.6 km
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Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Brandon street premier1.0 km
  • Central news1.0 km
  • Lasheen the stationer0.9 km
  • Ly trang supermarket0.8 km
  • Quality halal meat ltd0.8 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.9 km
  • The gladstone0.9 km
  • The Beehive0.9 km
  • Duchy Arms0.6 km
  • Eagle London South Central0.9 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • 100% holy cafe0.9 km
  • Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.9 km
  • East street caribbean grill1.0 km
  • Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.9 km
  • Laodao0.8 km
  • + 131 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Marks & spencer0.8 km
  • Oli centre0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Dallas chicken and ribs0.8 km
  • Morleys chicken1.0 km
  • Ocean fish bar1.0 km
  • Praise kitchen ltd0.9 km
  • Winner0.9 km
  • + 60 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
  • Orient street short breaks0.9 km
  • Safestay hotel0.8 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
  • Belgrave Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.0 km
  • Vauxhall1.3 km
  • London Waterloo1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km