SE17 2NU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 2NU are sourced from Output Area E00019975 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 2NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 2NU.
145
37
£ 44,100 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 2NU 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, SE17 2NU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 2NU. The average age is 37.1. 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 2NU is above average at 119 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
Michael Faraday School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Surrey Square Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Victory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Horangee pocha0.8 km
- Rising sun0.9 km
- Diogenes the dog0.5 km
- Orbit beers ltd - taproom0.5 km
- Woodcraft folk0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Greggs newington - esso mgnt newington0.9 km
- La cabana0.9 km
- Lebanese grill0.9 km
- La casa de jack ltd0.8 km
- Options cuisine ltd0.8 km
- + 148 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Fried chicken0.9 km
- Papa johns pizza0.9 km
- Hampton fried chicken0.9 km
- Bing0.8 km
- Chicken cottage0.4 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Iman international supermarket0.8 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Afro foods0.3 km
- Eggfree cake box ltd0.3 km
- Ivory island ltd0.3 km
- + 106 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle1.0 km
- Safestay hotel0.9 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.0 km
- London Bridge2.1 km
- Denmark Hill2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE172NU · Data under Open Government Licence