Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

BRANDON STREET, SE17 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDON STREET, SE17 1AA.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE17 1AA has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Brandon Street, 0.3km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Walworth ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 1AA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00019927 (shared with 9 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 1AA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean34.9%
Other / Mixed19.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

Crime around SE17 1AA is above average at 138 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.

Anti-social behaviour474
Violence and sexual offences449
Shoplifting389
Theft from the person206
Other theft194

school Local Schools

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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.1 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.2 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Victory Primary School

Good126 pupils0.4 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.6 km
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Townsend Primary School

Good158 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • A grocery ltd0.6 km
  • Ayca sweets and nuts0.7 km
  • G news1.0 km
  • Inkavital0.6 km
  • Longdan express0.6 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

175 nearby
  • Aguila restaurant0.6 km
  • Bola 8 ltd0.7 km
  • Daddy o's suya spot0.6 km
  • Dragon castle0.6 km
  • El rincon costeno0.7 km
  • + 170 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • G cafe1.0 km
  • Hoa phuong0.6 km
  • Los chamos0.6 km
  • Puro corazon uk0.6 km
  • Sv candy ltd0.7 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Old Red Lion1.0 km
  • The royal british legion0.9 km
  • Huntsman & hound0.4 km
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.4 km
  • The hour glass0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.2 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Marks & spencer0.3 km
  • Oli centre0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Safestay hotel0.6 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.8 km
  • London Bridge1.8 km
  • London1.9 km