SE17 2QB is an active urban area on Bradenham Close, 0.6km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 2QB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 2QB are sourced from Output Area E00177658 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADENHAM CLOSE, SE17 2QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADENHAM CLOSE, SE17 2QB.
470
39
£ 50,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 2QB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, SE17 2QB 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 2QB. 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
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 2QB is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
South Bank University Academy
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
Brunswick Park Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Inkavital0.9 km
- Omes0.9 km
- Convenience store0.8 km
- Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell1.0 km
- Apple green service station0.3 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Kings cafe0.8 km
- La contaleta0.8 km
- Family cafe0.9 km
- Ocs group uk ltd0.1 km
- Pasha0.5 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Camberwell tandoori0.8 km
- Puro corazon uk1.0 km
- Desicorner ltd0.7 km
- Golden dragon0.9 km
- Kokodoo1.0 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Canterbury arms0.7 km
- The royal british legion0.9 km
- Old dispensary1.0 km
- The gladstone0.6 km
- Nags head p h0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.8 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.3 km
- Denmark Hill1.7 km
- Loughborough Junction2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE172QB · Data under Open Government Licence