SE17 9BH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newington in Southwark. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE17 9BH has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE17 9BH are sourced from Output Area E00167491 (shared with 498 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE17 9BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 9BH.
409
31
£ 53,800 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE17 9BH 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
With 69% economic activity and an average age of 31, SE17 9BH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE17 9BH. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE17 9BH is above average at 137 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
Robert Browning Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Victory Primary School
Keyworth Primary School
South Bank University Academy
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Sally White0.9 km
- Fruit and veg stall1.0 km
- Caffe Espresso0.7 km
- Brook drive mini market0.6 km
- + 106 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The Tommyfield0.8 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
- Diogenes the dog0.6 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Kennington Tandoori0.9 km
- Rare Burger Co1.0 km
- Urban Botanica1.0 km
- Ark globe academy0.9 km
- Amici Restaurant1.0 km
- + 149 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Sushi Essence1.0 km
- Windmill Fish Bar1.0 km
- Happy Family0.9 km
- Kennington Fish Bar0.5 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.1 km
- Orient street short breaks0.7 km
- Safestay hotel0.3 km
- Keyworth st hostel kitchen0.9 km
- Stay belvedere hotel trading as brit hotel elephant castle0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo1.7 km
- Vauxhall1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE179BH · Data under Open Government Licence