Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE17 2FF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 2FF.

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Population

470

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE17 2FF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British47.9%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean25.5%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
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.

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.

Shoplifting320
Anti-social behaviour280
Violence and sexual offences257
Theft from the person112
Other theft100

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.4 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Inkavital0.8 km
  • Longdan express1.0 km
  • Nativo1.0 km
  • Omes0.9 km
  • Convenience store0.8 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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

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