SE17 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1AD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00019949 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 1AD.
288
51
£ 53,700 /yr
36%
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
SE17 1AD has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 51-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1AD. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1AD is moderate at 85 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.
school Local Schools
Townsend Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Victory Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Surrey Square Primary School
Ark Globe Academy
Robert Browning Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
123 nearby- Greggs plc0.6 km
- Iman international supermarket0.4 km
- Kaycee0.6 km
- Bottle 85 ltd0.6 km
- Chris convenient store0.4 km
- + 118 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The last talisman0.8 km
- Residence inn by marriott london bridge0.8 km
- Bermondsey square hotel0.8 km
- Safestay hotel0.8 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The george0.5 km
- Red lion0.9 km
- The good intent public house0.6 km
- The grange0.8 km
- The victoria0.6 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
181 nearby- Baccala0.8 km
- Bermondsey street coffee0.9 km
- Caffe latino0.5 km
- Iro sushi0.5 km
- La casa de jack ltd0.4 km
- + 176 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Tower fried chicken ltd0.6 km
- Baba's coffee0.6 km
- Homemade and delicious0.8 km
- Golden delight1.0 km
- Lucky dog0.5 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.8 km
- London Bridge1.5 km
- London1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171AD · Data under Open Government Licence