Postcode sector · SE1 3

London SE1 3 area guide

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Is London SE1 3 a good place to live?

In London (SE1 3), recorded crime is 77% above the national average, homes sell for around £758,578 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, 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.

Avg sold price
£758,578
from 122 sales
Population
21,614
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
473.3
per 1,000 · +77% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
VeryLow
77.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE1 3

London SE1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,027 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SE1 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (17 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SE1 3 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 32
One-person households: 37%
Households with children: 19%
Households: 9,970

Owned 23% · Social rent 38% · Private rent 36%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE1 3.

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London SE1 3: frequently asked questions

Is London SE1 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE1 3?

Recorded crime in London SE1 3 runs at 473.3 per 1,000 properties, 77% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE1 3 safe?

Crime in London SE1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE1 3 runs at 473.3 per 1,000 properties, 77% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE1 3?

Homes in London SE1 3 sell for around £758,578 on average, based on 122 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE1 3 at risk of flooding?

London SE1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,027 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SE1 3?

There are 4 schools in London SE1 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE1 3 a deprived area?

London SE1 3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).