SE17 2BL postcode in Southwark, England
SE17 2BL is a postcode in Southwark, in the Faraday ward. It is in the Peckham parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SE17 2BL is, and what is near it
- SE17 2BL
- Other postcodes in SE17 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4847, longitude -0.0876)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE17 2BL?
- SouthwarkCouncil, for all local services Southwark: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE17 2BL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- PeckhamParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Miatta Fahnbulleh
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE17 2BL?
Every home and business at SE17 2BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE17 2BL?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SE17 2BL.
Check the bin days for SE17 2BL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE17 2BL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 64 homes and businesses at SE17 2BL. 63 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southwark
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE17 2BL: 8,655 properties in Southwark are at high risk (5.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Southwark
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE17 2BL is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 19:44 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames at WalworthFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames at Walworth
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 19:44 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE17 2BL?
Homes in SE17 2 sold for a typical £442,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 31 sales, down 4.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced 3 sales, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette £415,500 28 sales
Across the whole SE17 district: a typical £480,000 from 171 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE17 2BL
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SE17 2BL from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE17 2BL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,330 homes in the neighbourhood around SE17 2BL. The largest share of them, 26%, are in council tax band B. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (44%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southwark for 2026‑27: £1,967. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,312 (band A) to £2,842 (band F); band B, the most common, is £1,530.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 80 (6%) | £1,312 |
| Band B | about 340 (26%) | £1,530 |
| Band C | about 290 (22%) | £1,749 |
| Band D | about 320 (24%) | £1,967 |
| Band E | about 270 (20%) | £2,404 |
| Band F | about 30 (2%) | £2,842 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,279 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £3,935 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 23% 1945 to 1964
- 26% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 44% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1983 to 1999: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southwark before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE17 2BL is in (ONS area E01033881), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE17 2BL?
The nearest open schools to SE17 2BL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE17 2BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE17 2BL is Elephant & Castle Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Elephant & Castle Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Denmark Hill Rail Station Railway station 1.8 kmCycle
- Kennington Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Albany Road / Wells Way, 167 m away.
More stations near SE17 2BL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE17 2BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE17 2BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Villa Street Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7703 7393 200 mWalk
- East Street Phone 020 7703 4550 400 mWalk
- Penrose Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7703 3677 750 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE17 2BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE17 2BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.1 kmWalk
- MFG Charging point · No details mapped 1.1 kmWalk
- Instavolt Charging point · 2 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE17 2BL?
The nearest to the centre of SE17 2BL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- KC Dentprojects Ltd Phone 07508 970071 450 mWalk
- Macedent Clinic Phone 020 7701 3543 550 mWalk
- Walworth Dental Care Phone 020 7703 5601 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE17 2BL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Camberwell Dialysis Unit 1.6 kmCycle
- Borough Kidney Treatment Centre 1.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE17 2BL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE17 2BL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Camberwell Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 · Phone 020 4579 2198 800 mWalk
- Waterside Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0800 085 4159 1.0 kmWalk
- Tower Bridge Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 020 7394 6840 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE17 2BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE17 2BL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 371-375 Walworth Road Mon to Fri 9am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7701 2797 450 mWalk
- Boots, 293 Walworth Road Mon 9am to 6:30pm; Tue to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 5pm · Phone 020 7703 4356 550 mWalk
- Lenny Chemist Mon to Fri 9:30am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7703 7843 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE17 2BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE17 2BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7232 2637 1.4 kmCycle
- Goddard 1.7 kmCycle
- Peckham Veterinary Surgery 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE17 2BL in a conservation area?
The centre of SE17 2BL is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE17 2BL?
Police.uk records 1,867 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE17 2BL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 88, vehicle crime 86, burglary 74, robbery 67, bicycle theft 35, possession of weapons 14, other crime 14, criminal damage and arson 5.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE17 2BL
- Ward
- Faraday
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southwark
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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