SE17 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Browning Street, 0.5km 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 1DB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00177666 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DB.
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£ 53,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE17 1DB has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1DB. The average age is 33.1. 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
£ 370,000
8 sales · Mean £ 364,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE17 1DB are high at 142 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Crampton Primary
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Michael Faraday School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- A grocery ltd0.5 km
- Ayca sweets and nuts0.5 km
- G news0.8 km
- Inkavital0.4 km
- Longdan express0.4 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Aguila restaurant0.4 km
- Bola 8 ltd0.5 km
- Cafe geo0.9 km
- Daddy o's suya spot0.5 km
- Dragon castle0.4 km
- + 157 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- G cafe0.8 km
- Hoa phuong0.4 km
- Los chamos0.4 km
- Puro corazon uk0.4 km
- Sv candy ltd0.5 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Spit & sawdust0.8 km
- The gladstone0.1 km
- The roebuck1.0 km
- Kings Arms1.0 km
- Diogenes the dog0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.2 km
- Orient street short breaks0.9 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
- Safestay hotel0.4 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo1.8 km
- London Bridge1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171DB · Data under Open Government Licence