Affluence in SE17 3AR
How SE17 3AR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West
- Council
- Southwark
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,368 (2024)
SE17 3ARLondon
How well off SE17 3AR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SE17 3AR area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Education and skills7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
57.8% of adults in the SE17 3AR area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 11.4% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
37.5% of adults in the SE17 3AR area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
49.7% of adults in the SE17 3AR area hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 16.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SE17 3AR (Newington, Kennington East & Walworth West) (about 1,368 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.