SE17 3ET is a mixed residential area on Chapter Road, 0.6km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3ET are sourced from Output Area E00020118 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPTER ROAD, SE17 3ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPTER ROAD, SE17 3ET.
231
39
£ 53,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3ET 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 3ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 3ET. The average age is 38.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,027,500
3 sales · Mean £ 968,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 3ET is moderate at 86 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
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Keyworth Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Evolve Academy
Crampton Primary
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- One A Wines0.8 km
- Payless Food \& Wine0.5 km
- Omes0.7 km
- Afro foods0.7 km
- Eggfree cake box ltd0.6 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Old Red Lion0.5 km
- The Kennington0.8 km
- Canterbury arms0.3 km
- The royal british legion0.2 km
- Oaka At The Mansion House0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Kennington Park Centre0.6 km
- Maximo Italian Bistrot0.5 km
- My Chaii Ldn0.6 km
- Family cafe0.9 km
- The coffee shop0.3 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The co-operative food0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Desicorner ltd0.5 km
- Golden dragon0.9 km
- Kokodoo0.8 km
- Papa nadox kitchen0.8 km
- Royal kebab0.9 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.7 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km
- Orient street short breaks1.0 km
- Safestay hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.0 km
- Vauxhall1.5 km
- London Waterloo1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173ET · Data under Open Government Licence