SE17 3NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kennington in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3NR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3NR are sourced from Output Area E00020124 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 3NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 3NR.
497
32
£ 53,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, SE17 3NR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 3NR. The average age is 31.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 3NR is moderate at 62 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
Keyworth Primary School
Evolve Academy
Henry Fawcett Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Ashmole Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- East st off licence limited0.8 km
- G baldwin & co0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Sams 99p store0.9 km
- Sk buy n buy - butchers0.9 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.8 km
- The tankard0.9 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- The Dog House0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Amore cafe0.9 km
- Bagel king0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Kfc0.9 km
- Latin groove1.0 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Hot box pizza and chicken ltd0.8 km
- Newplatinumbakery ltd0.8 km
- Ossie jerk chicken0.9 km
- Sidecar coffee bar0.8 km
- The merge0.7 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
- Safestay hotel1.0 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.9 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.2 km
- Vauxhall1.3 km
- London Waterloo2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173NR · Data under Open Government Licence