SE17 3EF is an up-and-coming urban area on Sutherland Walk, 0.6km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3EF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 53.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3EF are sourced from Output Area E00020120 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTHERLAND WALK, SE17 3EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND WALK, SE17 3EF.
318
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£ 50,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
57% of SE17 3EF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 53.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 3EF. The average age is 32.6. 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
Terraced
£ 1,180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,096,388
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 3EF is above average at 132 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
South Bank University Academy
Crampton Primary
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Michael Faraday School
Keyworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- East st off licence limited0.1 km
- G baldwin & co0.4 km
- Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.7 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Sams 99p store0.4 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.1 km
- The tankard0.5 km
- Old Red Lion0.7 km
- Canterbury arms0.6 km
- The royal british legion0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul1.0 km
- Amore cafe0.4 km
- Bagel king0.1 km
- Best mart1.0 km
- Beza ethiopian food0.6 km
- + 130 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- El guambra0.8 km
- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.3 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd0.3 km
- Ossie jerk chicken0.3 km
- Sidecar coffee bar0.1 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Morrisons0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.4 km
- Safestay hotel0.7 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.9 km
- Vauxhall2.0 km
- London Waterloo2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173EF · Data under Open Government Licence