Living in SE17, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE17 in Southwark. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Southwark: £582,473, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE17
58 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £148,750 to £1,320,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 14 6 WALEORDE ROAD, SE17 1GG | flat-maisonette | £397,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 24 SOUTHEY HOUSE BROWNING STREET, SE17 1DE | flat-maisonette | £465,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| FLAT 4 HERBERT MORRISON HOUSE, 1 BROWNING STREET, SE17 1LN | flat-maisonette | £500,000 | 2026-02-20 |
| FLAT 4 ABBEY COURT MACLEOD STREET, SE17 3HA | flat-maisonette | £310,000 | 2026-01-23 |
| 100 BRANDON STREET, SE17 1AL | terraced | £680,000 | 2026-01-02 |
| FLAT 12 6 WALEORDE ROAD, SE17 1GG | flat-maisonette | £495,000 | 2025-11-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
240 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crampton Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
132 state primary and 40 state secondary schools within range, plus 30 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
30 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School and others.
All 30 fee-paying schools near SE17, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
11 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.1% |
| Professional occupations | 17.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2044 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Southwark's figures.
Common questions about SE17
What is the average house price in SE17?
The average sold price in Southwark is £582,473 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE17?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE17?
The median of 58 recorded sales around central SE17 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £148,750 to £1,320,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE17?
240 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE17, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE17?
2044 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE17 at risk of flooding?
Central SE17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2044 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE17 safe?
2044 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE17 or SE1P, SE17 or SE11, SE17 or SE1.
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