SE17 2HP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE17 2HP 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 2HP are sourced from Output Area E00019974 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 2HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 2HP.
247
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£ 44,100 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 2HP 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 2HP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 85% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 2HP. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 2HP is above average at 110 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
South Bank University Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Michael Faraday School
Robert Browning Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Surrey Square Primary School
Victory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Horangee pocha0.8 km
- Rising sun0.9 km
- Canterbury arms0.9 km
- The royal british legion0.9 km
- Diogenes the dog0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington0.8 km
- La cabana0.8 km
- Lebanese grill0.8 km
- La casa de jack ltd0.8 km
- Options cuisine ltd0.8 km
- + 155 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Fried chicken0.8 km
- Papa johns pizza0.8 km
- Desicorner ltd1.0 km
- Hampton fried chicken1.0 km
- Bing0.7 km
- + 55 more
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Iman international supermarket0.8 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Afro foods0.2 km
- Eggfree cake box ltd0.3 km
- Ivory island ltd0.2 km
- + 109 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.9 km
- Safestay hotel0.8 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Wyndham supermarket1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.0 km
- London Bridge2.1 km
- Denmark Hill2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE172HP · Data under Open Government Licence