Postcode sector · SE15 2

London SE15 2 area guide

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Is London SE15 2 a good place to live?

In London (SE15 2), recorded crime is 118% above the national average, homes sell for around £526,833 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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
£526,833
from 145 sales
Population
25,251
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
582.1
per 1,000 · +118% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE15 2

London SE15 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,768 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 SE15 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 SE15 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 93/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 10,759

Owned 29% · Social rent 46% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE15 2.

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London SE15 2: frequently asked questions

Is London SE15 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE15 2?

Recorded crime in London SE15 2 runs at 582.1 per 1,000 properties, 118% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE15 2 safe?

Crime in London SE15 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE15 2 runs at 582.1 per 1,000 properties, 118% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE15 2?

Homes in London SE15 2 sell for around £526,833 on average, based on 145 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE15 2 at risk of flooding?

London SE15 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,768 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SE15 2?

There are 4 schools in London SE15 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE15 2 a deprived area?

London SE15 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).