SE17 2LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Madron Street, 0.5km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 2LR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 2LR are sourced from Output Area E00019965 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MADRON STREET, SE17 2LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADRON STREET, SE17 2LR.
281
42
£ 45,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 2LR 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
With 79% social renting, SE17 2LR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-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 2LR. The average age is 41.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 393,125
4 sales · Mean £ 384,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 2LR is moderate at 84 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
Surrey Square Primary School
Ark Walworth Academy
Townsend Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Cobourg Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Greggs plc0.8 km
- Iman international supermarket0.4 km
- Kaycee0.8 km
- Bottle 85 ltd0.8 km
- Chris convenient store0.6 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The george0.7 km
- Stansfeld oxford & bermondsey club0.7 km
- Diogenes the dog0.8 km
- Spit & sawdust0.9 km
- Club 7011.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Caffe latino0.7 km
- Iro sushi0.7 km
- La casa de jack ltd0.4 km
- Options cuisine ltd0.2 km
- Ponde fernando0.6 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's local1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Tower fried chicken ltd0.8 km
- Pizza gogo0.8 km
- Bell's meditteranean kitchen ltd0.7 km
- Idris veg0.6 km
- Joseph's fish& chips0.8 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bermondsey square hotel1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.4 km
- London1.7 km
- London Bridge1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE172LR · Data under Open Government Licence