Living in Walworth

Situated within the borough of Southwark, the district of Walworth forms much of the SE17 postcode area and is home to Old Kent Road, famous for being one of the cheapest properties in the game of ‘Monopoly’, and the only South London street on the board. Birthplace of Charlie Chaplin and Michael Caine, Walworth is situated to the South of Elephant & Castle and to the North of Camberwell Green.

Local Amenities in Walworth

Walworth Road runs down the spine of SE17, linking Elephant & Castle and Camberwell. Off of Walworth Road is the busy East Street, cultural centre of Walworth and home to a busy market that is open six days a week. An eclectic mix of stalls and traders sell clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, household products, confectionary, fruit and vegetables.

Transport in Walworth

Walworth has a large number of bus routes that make getting around town a breeze. In addition to this there is access to the Northern Line and Bakerloo Line via Elephant & Castle at the top of Walworth Road. These transport links guarantee easy access to the surrounding areas including Peckham, Kennington, Dulwich, Nunhead, Forest Hill, New Cross and the City.

Property in Walworth

Walworth is an interesting and historical area with a varied mix of housing. Multimillion pound regeneration of the area is now underway, which will include demolition of the Heygate and Aylesbury Estates and the creation of around 2,500 new homes. 

Property in Walworth and SE17 is still relatively affordable compared to the surrounding areas, and with the level of investment in the area, it’s sure to be a good long term investment.

Estate Agents in Walworth

As one of the leading Walworth estate agents, Beresford Residential offer a wide selection of property for sale in Walworth, ranging from studio apartments to family homes. We are also proud to be one of the few fully-regulated Walworth Letting Agents, and have a wide portfolio of property to rent in Walworth and the surrounding areas.

If you’re on the hunt for a property to buy in Walworth, give us a call and one of our experienced consultants will be pleased to help. If you are thinking of selling a property in Walworth and would like to request a free valuation give us a call and we will arrange an appointment to visit your property. 

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