Postcode sector · SE1 7

London SE1 7 area guide

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Is London SE1 7 a good place to live?

In London (SE1 7), recorded crime is 246% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,891,923 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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
£1,891,923
from 111 sales
Population
19,776
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
924.9
per 1,000 · +246% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
1 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
86%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
High
88.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE1 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE1 7 is rated high. Around 88.7% of properties (5,715 of 6,445) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

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 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 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 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 199/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 32
One-person households: 40%
Households with children: 18%
Households: 8,105

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

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE1 7.

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London SE1 7: frequently asked questions

Is London SE1 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE1 7?

Recorded crime in London SE1 7 runs at 924.9 per 1,000 properties, 246% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE1 7 safe?

Crime in London SE1 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE1 7 runs at 924.9 per 1,000 properties, 246% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE1 7?

Homes in London SE1 7 sell for around £1,891,923 on average, based on 111 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE1 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE1 7 is rated high. Around 88.7% of properties (5,715 of 6,445) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE1 7?

There are 7 schools in London SE1 7 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE1 7 a deprived area?

London SE1 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).