Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

VICTORY PLACE, SE17 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORY PLACE, SE17 1AQ.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE17 1AQ 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SE17 1AQ has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

SE17 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Victory Place, 0.5km 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 1AQ is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £650k, down 5.5% year-on-year. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00019938 (shared with 23 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 1AQ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean22.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 495,000

14 sales · Mean £ 537,500

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

Crime around SE17 1AQ is above average at 135 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 behaviour543
Violence and sexual offences458
Theft from the person376
Other theft243
Shoplifting139

school Local Schools

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Victory Primary School

Good126 pupils0.1 km
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Ark Globe Academy

Good1341 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

Good754 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Townsend Primary School

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.6 km
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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Payless Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • Pour'd drinks ltd0.9 km
  • Capalina news0.8 km
  • Costless1.0 km
  • Simpson & son0.9 km
  • + 129 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Old Red Lion1.0 km
  • Prince of wales0.9 km
  • Dover castle ph0.9 km
  • Horangee pocha0.2 km
  • Rising sun0.2 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

205 nearby
  • Maximo Italian Bistrot1.0 km
  • Artemis trading as art cafe1.0 km
  • Black cowboy coffee0.8 km
  • Constructameal llp0.9 km
  • Roca cafe1.0 km
  • + 200 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.5 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

96 nearby
  • Seoul chickin0.9 km
  • Long lane fish bar0.9 km
  • Philly philly1.0 km
  • Double happy0.9 km
  • Fried chicken0.2 km
  • + 91 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.8 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Safestay hotel0.4 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.5 km
  • London Bridge1.5 km
  • London1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Elephant & Castle Rail Station0.5 km