SE17 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Browning Street, 0.6km 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 1DA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00019960 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DA.
505
36
£ 53,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE17 1DA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1DA. 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
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 rates near SE17 1DA are high at 150 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
Robert Browning Primary School
Victory Primary School
Crampton Primary
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
South Bank University Academy
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Michael Faraday School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Iman international supermarket0.9 km
- One A Wines0.9 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.7 km
- Hills Pharmacy0.9 km
- 78 meat and fish limited0.2 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- La casa de jack ltd0.9 km
- Ponde fernando0.9 km
- Presse0.9 km
- Maximo Italian Bistrot0.7 km
- My Chaii Ldn0.8 km
- + 151 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Old Red Lion0.7 km
- Canterbury arms0.9 km
- Prince of wales0.9 km
- The royal british legion0.7 km
- Spit & sawdust0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Molinillo pure cacao0.8 km
- French corner1.0 km
- Molo1.0 km
- Lucky dog0.2 km
- Mcneil's0.4 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.2 km
- Orient street short breaks0.9 km
- Eurotraveller hotel1.0 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
- London Bridge1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171DA · Data under Open Government Licence