Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE17 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 1BB.

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Population

505

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE17 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1BB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00019960 (shared with 14 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 1BB. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.6%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean39.2%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 around SE17 1BB is above average at 131 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 behaviour479
Violence and sexual offences432
Shoplifting352
Theft from the person234
Other theft189

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 pupils0.3 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

Good754 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Globe Academy

Good1341 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 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Payless Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • Pour'd drinks ltd0.9 km
  • Blue moon0.6 km
  • East st off licence limited0.5 km
  • G baldwin & co0.4 km
  • + 124 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Old Red Lion1.0 km
  • The royal british legion1.0 km
  • Horangee pocha0.3 km
  • Rising sun0.4 km
  • Ethika1.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

192 nearby
  • Black cowboy coffee0.9 km
  • Constructameal llp0.9 km
  • Roca cafe1.0 km
  • Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington0.4 km
  • La cabana0.4 km
  • + 187 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

88 nearby
  • Fried chicken0.4 km
  • Papa johns pizza0.4 km
  • El guambra0.5 km
  • Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.5 km
  • Newplatinumbakery ltd0.4 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Marks & spencer0.5 km
  • Oli centre0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Safestay hotel0.5 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km
  • Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.6 km
  • London Bridge1.6 km
  • London1.8 km