SE17 2FF is an active urban area located 0.5km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 2FF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 2FF are sourced from Output Area E00177658 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 2FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 2FF.
470
39
£ 50,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 2FF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, SE17 2FF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 2FF. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 2FF is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Michael Faraday School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Robert Browning Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Inkavital0.8 km
- Longdan express1.0 km
- Nativo1.0 km
- Omes0.9 km
- Convenience store0.8 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Dragon castle1.0 km
- Kings cafe0.8 km
- La contaleta0.8 km
- Family cafe0.9 km
- The coffee shop1.0 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Camberwell tandoori0.8 km
- Puro corazon uk0.9 km
- Desicorner ltd0.7 km
- Golden dragon0.9 km
- Kokodoo0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Canterbury arms0.7 km
- The royal british legion0.9 km
- Old dispensary0.9 km
- The gladstone0.6 km
- Nags head p h0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.8 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
- Safestay hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.2 km
- Denmark Hill1.7 km
- Loughborough Junction2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE172FF · Data under Open Government Licence