SE17 1PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on John Maurice Close, 0.5km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within North Walworth ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE17 1PY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 1PY are sourced from Output Area E00019943 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN MAURICE CLOSE, SE17 1PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN MAURICE CLOSE, SE17 1PY.
222
34
£ 53,700 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 1PY 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 1PY is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 1PY. The average age is 34.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 429,250
10 sales · Mean £ 404,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 1PY is above average at 95 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
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
Ark Globe Academy
Townsend Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
Grange Primary School
South Bank University Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- A grocery ltd0.6 km
- Ayca sweets and nuts0.6 km
- G news0.8 km
- Inkavital0.8 km
- Longdan express0.6 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Italian beer company connection limtied0.8 km
- The libertine1.0 km
- The brittania0.9 km
- The george0.5 km
- Spit & sawdust0.2 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
221 nearby- Aguila restaurant0.6 km
- Bola 8 ltd0.6 km
- Bridge kebab ltd1.0 km
- Cafe geo0.8 km
- Daddy o's suya spot0.6 km
- + 216 more
Takeaway Shop
97 nearby- Gaur's indian food0.8 km
- D m food service ltd0.8 km
- G cafe0.8 km
- Hermanos taco house0.8 km
- Hoa phuong0.6 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The last talisman0.8 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
- Residence inn by marriott london bridge0.8 km
- Bermondsey square hotel0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Guasacaca0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Bridge1.3 km
- London1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE171PY · Data under Open Government Licence