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.
DARTFORD STREET, SE17 3UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTFORD STREET, SE17 3UB.
422
35
£ 50,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Michael Faraday School
Robert Browning Primary School
South Bank University Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE173UB · Data under Open Government Licence