SE17 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Peabody Estate, 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 1BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00177683 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEABODY ESTATE, SE17 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEABODY ESTATE, SE17 1BW.
460
39
£ 53,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE17 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BW. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1BW 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.
school Local Schools
Victory Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
South Bank University Academy
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Ark Globe Academy
Townsend Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Payless Food \& Wine1.0 km
- Brandon street premier0.1 km
- Central news0.3 km
- Gilchrist0.3 km
- Lasheen the stationer0.7 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Old Red Lion1.0 km
- The royal british legion1.0 km
- Huntsman & hound0.4 km
- Queen elizabeth p h0.6 km
- The hour glass0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
195 nearby- Maximo Italian Bistrot1.0 km
- Black cowboy coffee0.9 km
- Cote brasserie0.8 km
- Dunton grill & spice1.0 km
- El marsem0.8 km
- + 190 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Marks & spencer0.5 km
- Oli centre0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- Puresip - organic juice0.9 km
- Bee gees0.7 km
- Berts fish bar0.7 km
- Dallas chicken and ribs0.9 km
- Enat guada0.9 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Safestay hotel0.5 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Bridge1.6 km
- London1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171BW · Data under Open Government Licence