SE17 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Walworth ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE17 1AJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00019948 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 1AJ.
281
37
£ 53,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1AJ 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.
Area Character
SE17 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 13% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1AJ. The average age is 37.1. 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 rates near SE17 1AJ are high at 151 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.
school Local Schools
Victory Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Ark Globe Academy
Crampton Primary
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Payless Food \& Wine0.9 km
- 78 meat and fish limited0.3 km
- Ak fresh fish and sea food0.4 km
- Ark seafood limited0.3 km
- B. d. wines0.8 km
- + 115 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Old Red Lion0.9 km
- Prince of wales0.9 km
- The royal british legion0.9 km
- The gladstone0.2 km
- Better world brewing0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Maximo Italian Bistrot0.9 km
- My Chaii Ldn0.9 km
- Artemis trading as art cafe1.0 km
- Black cowboy coffee0.8 km
- Cote brasserie0.9 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- French corner0.9 km
- Molo0.9 km
- Snog frozen yogurt1.0 km
- Lucky dog0.3 km
- Mcneil's0.2 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.8 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.5 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Safestay hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.5 km
- London Bridge1.6 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elephant & Castle Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171AJ · Data under Open Government Licence