Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DB.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British39.0%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean27.9%
Other / Mixed20.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour563
Violence and sexual offences441
Shoplifting392
Theft from the person235
Other theft220

school Local Schools

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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.1 km
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Victory Primary School

Good126 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.4 km
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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.5 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

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

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