SE17 2EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 2EN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 77% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2EN are sourced from Output Area E00019984 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 2EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 2EN.
374
32
£ 45,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 2EN 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.
Area Character
SE17 2EN has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 2EN. The average age is 32.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 2EN is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
Michael Faraday School
Surrey Square Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Ark Walworth Academy
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Cobourg Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Grove Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Iman international supermarket0.7 km
- Caffe Espresso0.5 km
- Citywide food store0.5 km
- Kalpnas news0.4 km
- Ling's chemist0.6 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- La casa de jack ltd0.7 km
- Options cuisine ltd0.6 km
- Ponde fernando0.9 km
- Le panier a brioche0.6 km
- The coffee bar0.7 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Iceland foods ltd1.0 km
- Marks & spencer0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Ozis cafe0.9 km
- New pak hong0.9 km
- Domino's pizza0.7 km
- The iyanams kitchen0.7 km
- Alhaji suya0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Southwark cyprus turkish association0.6 km
- Better world brewing0.9 km
- Red lion0.6 km
- The good intent public house0.7 km
- The lord nelson0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.4 km
- Denmark Hill2.0 km
- Peckham Rye2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE172EN · Data under Open Government Licence