SE17 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on Rodney Road, 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 1AS is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £643k, down 20.4% 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00019938 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RODNEY ROAD, SE17 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODNEY ROAD, SE17 1AS.
421
32
£ 53,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1AS 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
48% of SE17 1AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1AS. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 540,000
20 sales · Mean £ 607,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1AS is above average at 134 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
Ark Globe Academy
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Townsend Primary School
Crampton Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Payless Food \& Wine0.9 km
- Ila Vegan \& Veg1.0 km
- Pour'd drinks ltd1.0 km
- Astra newsagents1.0 km
- Capalina news0.7 km
- + 126 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Old Red Lion0.9 km
- Prince of wales0.9 km
- The royal british legion1.0 km
- Dover castle ph0.9 km
- Horangee pocha0.2 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
198 nearby- Maximo Italian Bistrot0.9 km
- My Chaii Ldn1.0 km
- Artemis trading as art cafe0.9 km
- Black cowboy coffee0.8 km
- Constructameal llp1.0 km
- + 193 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Kabuti sushi bar1.0 km
- Seoul chickin0.9 km
- Long lane fish bar0.9 km
- Philly philly1.0 km
- Double happy0.9 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.7 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Safestay hotel0.4 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.5 km
- London Bridge1.5 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elephant & Castle Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171AS · Data under Open Government Licence