Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALBERTA STREET, SE17 3SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERTA STREET, SE17 3SF.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE17 3SF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, SE17 3SF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE17 3SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alberta Street, 0.5km from Newington in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3SF 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. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £526k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3SF are sourced from Output Area E00020105 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 3SF. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean21.1%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 647,500

2 sales · Mean £ 647,500

Flat

£ 457,500

2 sales · Mean £ 457,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE17 3SF is above average at 91 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.

Anti-social behaviour429
Violence and sexual offences366
Theft from the person183
Other theft157
Public order120

school Local Schools

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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.4 km
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Keyworth Primary School

Good355 pupils0.4 km
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Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School

Outstanding387 pupils0.6 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding92 pupils0.7 km
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Vanguard School

Requires Improvement40 pupils0.7 km
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Charlotte Sharman Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • A grocery ltd0.5 km
  • Ayca sweets and nuts0.6 km
  • G news0.7 km
  • Inkavital0.2 km
  • Longdan express0.4 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

151 nearby
  • Aguila restaurant0.4 km
  • Bola 8 ltd0.6 km
  • Cafe geo0.8 km
  • Daddy o's suya spot0.5 km
  • Dragon castle0.4 km
  • + 146 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • G cafe0.7 km
  • Hoa phuong0.4 km
  • Los chamos0.4 km
  • Puro corazon uk0.3 km
  • Sv candy ltd0.4 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Tommyfield0.5 km
  • Kings Arms0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.4 km
  • The Dog House0.6 km
  • Diogenes the dog0.8 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.3 km
  • Orient street short breaks0.6 km
  • Safestay hotel0.4 km
  • Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.8 km
  • Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.3 km
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle0.6 km
  • London Waterloo1.5 km
  • Vauxhall1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kennington Underground Station0.3 km