Postcode report
Is SE17 2DW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SE17 2DW: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE17 2DW is a postcode in Faraday, Southwark, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE17 2DW, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE17 2DW are jobs and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE17 2DW is based on Southwark 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,795 residents, 16,725 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 22% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near SE17 2DW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £445k from 25 rolling sales, down 7.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE17 2DW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE17 2DW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE17 2DW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 46 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE17 2DW
Is SE17 2DW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE17 2DW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE17 2DW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE17 2DW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE17 2DW?
LocaleIQ matched SE17 2DW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE17 2DW?
The latest median sold price is £445k based on 25 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE17 2DW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 46 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.