Map & location
Overview
SE17 2TE falls within North Walworth, a densely populated inner-London neighbourhood in the London Borough of Southwark. The area lies to the south of Elephant & Castle, bordered by the Old Kent Road corridor to the east and Kennington to the west, giving residents swift access to Central London while retaining a strong local community identity.
The postcode sits amid a mix of council-built estates and privately owned terraces that characterise much of Walworth. The nearby East Street Market — one of London's oldest and liveliest street markets — draws visitors from across the borough on market days, while regeneration investment around the Elephant & Castle and Walworth Road continues to reshape the broader neighbourhood.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £428,000, around 19% below the wider SE17 district average of £527,667 (HM Land Registry, 168 recent sales).
Getting here
SE17 2TE is well served by bus routes along Walworth Road and Albany Road, providing frequent connections to Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, Brixton and London Bridge. Cycling infrastructure includes signed routes towards Elephant & Castle and the Oval, and the area is within the Transport for London cycling hire scheme zone. Elephant & Castle Underground and rail stations are approximately 10–15 minutes' walk to the north, offering Northern and Bakerloo line services as well as Thameslink. The postcode is also within walking distance of bus stops on the Old Kent Road.
What it's famous for
Walworth is historically one of Southwark's most storied districts — Charlie Chaplin grew up nearby on Kennington Road and the area has long been celebrated in south London folklore. The East Street Market (known locally as 'The Lane') has traded for over a century and remains a vibrant hub for fresh produce, clothing and street food. The Walworth Road itself is a defining arterial street, lined with independent shops, cafés and community enterprises.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and social care services locally
Public lending library on Walworth Road serving SE17
Local venue for community events, classes and support groups
Full post-office services including parcels and bill payments
Tourist attractions
One of London's oldest street markets, open Tue–Sun
~400 mLarge open park with lake, sports facilities and café
~700 mAcclaimed contemporary art gallery on Peckham Road
~1.2 kmRetail and dining hub undergoing major regeneration
~900 mNational museum of modern conflict on Lambeth Road
~1.3 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SE173DW · 02077 033677
~150 mSE173BD · 020 77086599
~250 mSE172EL · 020 77037393
~500 mPharmacies
SE172TG · 020 77034356
~50 mSE172DN · 02077 035155
~150 mDentists
SE172TE
~50 mSE173BY
~400 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St Peter's Church of England Primary School, is ~150 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~150 mAcademy sponsor led
~250 mCommunity school
~300 mCommunity school
~450 mSpecial post 16 institution
~450 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of grocers, clothing and hardware shops along the main road
Diverse food offer including Caribbean, Turkish and West African cuisine
Small businesses and social enterprises based on the Aylesbury Estate
Active development and construction firms linked to Elephant & Castle renewal
Gyms & leisure
South London's largest park with cycling, tennis and a lake
~700 mSwimming pool, gym and fitness classes
~1.0 kmFree contemporary art exhibitions and events
~1.2 kmHistoric park with tennis courts and open green space
~1.1 kmService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across SE17
Cable broadband available in parts of North Walworth
Good 4G/5G coverage from EE, O2, Vodafone and Three
Standard mains gas and electricity connections
Residential & community
Large post-war housing estate undergoing phased regeneration
New Elephant Park development replacing former Heygate Estate
Period terraced streets with a mix of flats and houses
Converted period buildings and newer flats above commercial units
Transport
Train & Tube
Kennington Station
Kennington
Elephant & Castle Station
Elephant & Castle
Oval
Oval
Borough Station
The Borough
Bus stops
Walworth Road stops
Frequent buses north to Elephant & Castle and south to Camberwell
Albany Road stop
Links to Camberwell, Peckham and London Bridge
Old Kent Road stops
Connections east to Peckham and west to Elephant & Castle
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles docking — Walworth Road
Hire bikes available for central London trips
Quietway 7 (Camberwell to Waterloo)
Signed low-traffic cycling route passing through Walworth
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
On-street EV charging — Southwark Council
Lamp-post and dedicated EV charge points in surrounding streets
Defibrillators
AED — East Street area
Publicly accessible defibrillator near East Street Market
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Walworth Road
Full post office counter services
Fuel stations
Esso — Old Kent Road
Petrol and diesel forecourt with convenience store
Places of worship
Grade I listed Anglican church serving the Walworth community
~400 mActive Methodist congregation on Walworth Road
~350 mLocal mosque serving Walworth's Muslim community
~500 mCatholic parish church on O'Meara Street, Borough
~1.4 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 373% above the national average (322.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1781 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,829.
Housing & utilities
A significant share of homes in North Walworth are social or council rented
The majority of dwellings are purpose-built flats or converted apartments
Aylesbury Estate and surrounding land being redeveloped with mixed-tenure homes
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Air quality is typical of inner south London — monitored by Southwark Council
One of south London's largest parks is within comfortable walking distance
Walworth Road and Albany Road generate moderate-to-high traffic noise
The area has a low surface-water and river flooding risk rating
FAQs
Where exactly is the SE17 2TE postcode?
SE17 2TE is located in North Walworth, in the London Borough of Southwark. It lies south of Elephant & Castle, near Walworth Road and Albany Road in inner south London.
Which council covers SE17 2TE?
SE17 2TE falls within the London Borough of Southwark. Residents receive local services — including housing, waste collection and planning — from Southwark Council.
Which parliamentary constituency is SE17 2TE in?
SE17 2TE is in the Peckham parliamentary constituency.
What is the nearest station to SE17 2TE?
Several rail and Underground stations serve the North Walworth area. See the Transport section above for options with approximate walking distances.
What schools are near SE17 2TE?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the North Walworth area. See the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What is the North Walworth area like to live in?
North Walworth is a vibrant, diverse inner-London neighbourhood with a strong community feel. It benefits from easy access to Elephant & Castle, East Street Market, Burgess Park and good bus links, though it shares the urban challenges typical of densely populated Southwark wards.
What are house prices like around SE17 2TE?
Property values in North Walworth reflect the broader Southwark market — generally higher than the UK average but more affordable than neighbouring Kennington or Borough. The mix of social rented, shared-ownership and private-sale homes means there is a wide range of options. See local estate agents for current prices.
Is SE17 2TE well served by buses?
Yes — Walworth Road is one of south London's best-served bus corridors, with numerous routes connecting to Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, London Bridge, Brixton and central London. Several stops are within a few minutes' walk of SE17 2TE.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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