Postcode sector · SE1 0

Is North Southwark a good place to live?

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In North Southwark (SE1 0), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,420,526 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in North Southwark SE1 0

North Southwark SE1 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,007 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £87,790 (31 sales)1996: £70,041 (11 sales)1997: £96,925 (14 sales)1998: £132,894 (16 sales)1999: £177,605 (28 sales)2000: £227,412 (57 sales)2001: £223,509 (55 sales)2002: £247,192 (33 sales)2003: £241,307 (22 sales)2004: £222,732 (37 sales)2005: £284,685 (46 sales)2006: £302,431 (117 sales)2007: £325,111 (66 sales)2008: £361,402 (124 sales)2009: £359,368 (81 sales)2010: £439,206 (28 sales)2011: £378,249 (50 sales)2012: £455,248 (52 sales)2013: £708,717 (45 sales)2014: £838,933 (121 sales)2015: £721,500 (109 sales)2016: £1,600,728 (86 sales)2017: £6,326,763 (92 sales)2018: £3,240,656 (68 sales)2019: £3,792,677 (39 sales)2020: £1,927,979 (48 sales)2021: £881,986 (37 sales)2022: £659,003 (50 sales)2023: £1,331,888 (193 sales)2024: £1,420,526 (82 sales)2025: £1,100,640 (45 sales)2026: £616,693 (10 sales) 2026: £616,693 (10 sales) — part year so far £6,326,763 £70,041 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SE1 0, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (10 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 79 crimesSep 24: 111 crimesOct 24: 108 crimesNov 24: 132 crimesDec 24: 102 crimesJan 25: 106 crimesFeb 25: 92 crimesMar 25: 143 crimesApr 25: 101 crimesMay 25: 101 crimesJun 25: 112 crimesJul 25: 114 crimesAug 25: 108 crimesSep 25: 92 crimesOct 25: 83 crimesNov 25: 110 crimesDec 25: 98 crimesJan 26: 85 crimesFeb 26: 90 crimesMar 26: 105 crimesApr 26: 83 crimes Apr 26: 83 crimes 143 79 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SE1 0 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 103/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
32
One-person households
41%
Households with children
17%
Households
7,063

Owned 22% · Social rent 38% · Private rent 37%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE1 0.

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North Southwark SE1 0: frequently asked questions

Is North Southwark SE1 0 a good place to live?

In North Southwark (SE1 0), recorded crime is 75% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,420,526 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in North Southwark SE1 0?

Recorded crime in North Southwark SE1 0 runs at 468.9 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is North Southwark SE1 0 safe?

Crime in North Southwark SE1 0 is above the national average. Recorded crime in North Southwark SE1 0 runs at 468.9 per 1,000 properties, 75% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in North Southwark SE1 0?

Homes in North Southwark SE1 0 sell for around £1,420,526 on average, based on 82 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is North Southwark SE1 0 at risk of flooding?

North Southwark SE1 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,007 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in North Southwark SE1 0?

There are 3 schools in North Southwark SE1 0 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in North Southwark SE1 0 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in North Southwark SE1 0, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is North Southwark SE1 0 a deprived area?

North Southwark SE1 0 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).