SE17 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salisbury Close, 0.3km 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 1BY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £420k, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00019924 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY CLOSE, SE17 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY CLOSE, SE17 1BY.
221
41
£ 53,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, SE17 1BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1BY. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 415,000
5 sales · Mean £ 405,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1BY is above average at 91 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
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Townsend Primary School
Ark Globe Academy
Robert Browning Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Surrey Square Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- East st off licence limited0.7 km
- G baldwin & co0.5 km
- Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.6 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Sams 99p store0.5 km
- + 124 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Ethika1.0 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.8 km
- The ministry1.0 km
- The tankard0.6 km
- The george0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
200 nearby- Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul0.6 km
- Amore cafe0.5 km
- Avonmouth house (etc venues ltd)0.9 km
- Bagel king0.7 km
- Best mart0.7 km
- + 195 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- El guambra0.6 km
- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.6 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd0.6 km
- Ossie jerk chicken0.6 km
- Sidecar coffee bar0.8 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The last talisman0.9 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km
- Safestay hotel0.6 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km
- Residence inn by marriott london bridge0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's local0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Guasacaca1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.7 km
- London Bridge1.5 km
- London1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171BY · Data under Open Government Licence