Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

DARTFORD STREET, SE17 3UB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTFORD STREET, SE17 3UB.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, SE17 3UB 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.

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

SE17 3UB is an active urban area on Dartford Street, 0.5km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3UB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3UB are sourced from Output Area E00019992 (shared with 7 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 3UB. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.3%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean52.1%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 11%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SE17 3UB is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour354
Shoplifting327
Violence and sexual offences287
Theft from the person123
Other theft119

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.4 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.4 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Amin news0.8 km
  • Atd fourth world0.4 km
  • Brandon street premier0.7 km
  • Central news0.5 km
  • Gilchrist0.7 km
  • + 98 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Nags head p h0.8 km
  • The planet nollywood1.0 km
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.9 km
  • Huntsman & hound0.9 km
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.2 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Ar camberwell supermarket0.8 km
  • Budgens camberwell road0.8 km
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • 100% holy cafe0.1 km
  • Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.2 km
  • Amigos restaurant1.0 km
  • East street caribbean grill0.5 km
  • Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.1 km
  • + 105 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Ca food catering0.5 km
  • Dallas chicken and ribs0.1 km
  • Little ochie1.0 km
  • Morleys chicken0.5 km
  • Ocean fish bar0.2 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.9 km
  • Safestay hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.1 km
  • Denmark Hill1.8 km
  • Vauxhall2.0 km