Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

RODNEY ROAD, SE17 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODNEY ROAD, SE17 1BA.

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Population

460

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE17 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean26.7%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 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.

Anti-social behaviour456
Violence and sexual offences393
Theft from the person269
Other theft204
Drugs120

school Local Schools

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Victory Primary School

Good126 pupils0.2 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 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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Ark Globe Academy

Good1341 pupils0.4 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.5 km
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Townsend Primary School

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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

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