SE17 3TN is a mixed residential area on Sharsted Street, 0.4km from Kennington in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE17 3TN is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £852k, down 53.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 3TN are sourced from Output Area E00020117 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARSTED STREET, SE17 3TN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARSTED STREET, SE17 3TN.
312
37
£ 53,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 3TN 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 3TN has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 3TN. The average age is 37.2. 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
Flat
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Terraced
£ 1,063,750
4 sales · Mean £ 1,061,067
Semi-Detached
£ 840,000
1 sales · Mean £ 840,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 3TN is moderate at 61 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
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Henry Fawcett Primary School
Crampton Primary
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Brandon street premier1.0 km
- Central news1.0 km
- Lasheen the stationer0.9 km
- Ly trang supermarket0.8 km
- Quality halal meat ltd0.8 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Queen elizabeth p h0.9 km
- The gladstone0.9 km
- The Beehive0.9 km
- Duchy Arms0.6 km
- Eagle London South Central0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- 100% holy cafe0.9 km
- Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.9 km
- East street caribbean grill1.0 km
- Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.9 km
- Laodao0.8 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Daily fresh supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & spencer0.8 km
- Oli centre0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Dallas chicken and ribs0.8 km
- Morleys chicken1.0 km
- Ocean fish bar1.0 km
- Praise kitchen ltd0.9 km
- Winner0.9 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km
- Orient street short breaks0.9 km
- Safestay hotel0.8 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.6 km
- Belgrave Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.0 km
- Vauxhall1.3 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
- Kennington Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE173TN · Data under Open Government Licence