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.
ALBERTA STREET, SE17 3SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERTA STREET, SE17 3SF.
201
39
£ 53,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3SF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Crampton Primary
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Keyworth Primary School
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
Vanguard School
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE173SF · Data under Open Government Licence