Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MORECAMBE STREET, SE17 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORECAMBE STREET, SE17 1DS.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 71% social renting, SE17 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SE17 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Morecambe Street, 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 1DS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £351k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00019962 (shared with 6 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 1DS. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean37.3%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 327,500

8 sales · Mean £ 335,206

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE17 1DS is above average at 132 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 behaviour516
Violence and sexual offences410
Shoplifting390
Theft from the person216
Other theft207

school Local Schools

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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.0 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Victory Primary School

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

Inadequate195 pupils0.6 km
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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • A grocery ltd0.6 km
  • Ayca sweets and nuts0.6 km
  • G news0.9 km
  • Inkavital0.5 km
  • Longdan express0.5 km
  • + 113 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

176 nearby
  • Aguila restaurant0.5 km
  • Bola 8 ltd0.6 km
  • Cafe geo1.0 km
  • Daddy o's suya spot0.6 km
  • Dragon castle0.5 km
  • + 171 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • G cafe0.9 km
  • Hoa phuong0.5 km
  • Los chamos0.5 km
  • Puro corazon uk0.5 km
  • Sv candy ltd0.6 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Old Red Lion0.9 km
  • The royal british legion0.8 km
  • Oaka At The Mansion House0.9 km
  • The gladstone0.0 km
  • Colab tavern0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Keyworth st hostel kitchen1.0 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.4 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.7 km
  • London Bridge1.8 km
  • London Waterloo1.9 km