SE17 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Rodney Road, 0.4km 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 1BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £709k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00177683 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RODNEY ROAD, SE17 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODNEY ROAD, SE17 1BA.
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£ 53,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in SE17 1BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1BA. The average age is 38.5. 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
£ 675,000
8 sales · Mean £ 639,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1BA is above average at 112 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
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Ark Globe Academy
South Bank University Academy
Townsend Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
201 nearby- Black cowboy coffee0.9 km
- Constructameal llp0.9 km
- Lokma1.0 km
- Roca cafe0.9 km
- Etc. venues1.0 km
- + 196 more
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Pour'd drinks ltd0.9 km
- Blue moon0.5 km
- East st off licence limited0.6 km
- G baldwin & co0.4 km
- Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.5 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Dover castle ph1.0 km
- Horangee pocha0.3 km
- Rising sun0.3 km
- Ethika0.9 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.8 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
92 nearby- Double happy1.0 km
- Fried chicken0.3 km
- Papa johns pizza0.3 km
- Village pizza vegan1.0 km
- El guambra0.5 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Daily fresh supermarket0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & spencer0.6 km
- Oli centre0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The last talisman1.0 km
- Safestay hotel0.5 km
- Residence inn by marriott london bridge1.0 km
- Bermondsey square hotel1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Bridge1.5 km
- London1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171BA · Data under Open Government Licence