Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

BECKWAY STREET, SE17 1TS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKWAY STREET, SE17 1TS.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE17 1TS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in SE17 1TS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE17 1TS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beckway Street, 0.2km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 1TS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% 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. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1TS are sourced from Output Area E00019956 (shared with 7 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 1TS. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.0%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean44.0%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

Crime around SE17 1TS is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences327
Anti-social behaviour305
Theft from the person121
Other theft115
Drugs75

school Local Schools

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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.2 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.2 km
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Townsend Primary School

Good158 pupils0.2 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Walworth Academy

Good1048 pupils0.5 km
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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School

Good754 pupils0.5 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.6 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • East st off licence limited0.9 km
  • G baldwin & co0.9 km
  • Kiki and miumiu supermarkets1.0 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Sams 99p store0.9 km
  • + 101 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.9 km
  • The tankard0.9 km
  • The george0.6 km
  • Spit & sawdust0.6 km
  • The roebuck1.0 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul1.0 km
  • Amore cafe0.9 km
  • Bagel king0.9 km
  • Beza ethiopian food0.9 km
  • Bobo social0.9 km
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.9 km
  • Newplatinumbakery ltd0.9 km
  • Ossie jerk chicken0.8 km
  • Sidecar coffee bar0.9 km
  • Wrap mi up0.8 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The last talisman0.9 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.2 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel1.0 km
  • Residence inn by marriott london bridge0.9 km
  • Bermondsey square hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.1 km
  • London Bridge1.6 km
  • London1.6 km