Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE17 9BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE17 9BL.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE17 9BL 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 31, SE17 9BL 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.

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

SE17 9BL 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.

Within the SE17 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00167491 (shared with 498 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 9BL. 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

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around SE17 9BL 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.

Anti-social behaviour486
Violence and sexual offences444
Shoplifting397
Theft from the person241
Other theft204

school Local Schools

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Crampton Primary

Outstanding209 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.3 km
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Robert Browning Primary School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Victory Primary School

Good126 pupils0.6 km
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Keyworth Primary School

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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