Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Southwark: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Elephant & Castle Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 46 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE17 3LH.
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?
39Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 92 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 151 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Crampton Primary (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
179crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 179 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 106.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
77GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 74 GP, 3 hospitals, 48 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PENROSE SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Elephant & Castle Rail Station0.3 mi
Kennington Underground Station0.3 mi
Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.3 mi
Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 mi
50 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.13 mi
NestReach: ≈ 46 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
59green 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.
- 12 ha total
- largest park 1.7 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
183shops & libraries
- 168 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Kennington - Walworth Road — 0.1 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 3LH.
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 3LH
SE17 3LH scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Kennington - Walworth Road 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE17 3LH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,860 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 151 schools within the typical catchment area, including 20 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 72 rated Good. The nearest school is Crampton Primary (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 179 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 74 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 48 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PENROSE SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
