Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Southwark: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 16 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE17 2TP.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
37Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 97 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 154 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: South Bank University Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
128crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 128 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 72.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
82GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 77 GP, 5 hospitals, 49 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE VILLA STREET MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 42 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
55green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 60.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Aylesbury Road Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
163shops & libraries
- 146 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Iceland, Morrisons, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Lidl Walworth Road — 0.3 mi
In Southwark, 73% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Southwark, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE17 2TP.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE17.
Average sold price by property type across the SE17 district, 2021–2026.
About SE17 2TP
SE17 2TP scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Lidl Walworth Road 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE17 2TP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,184 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 154 schools within the typical catchment area, including 20 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 77 rated Good. The nearest school is South Bank University Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 128 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 77 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 49 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE VILLA STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is GUY'S HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
