Postcode sector · SE15 6

London SE15 6 area guide

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Is London SE15 6 a good place to live?

In London (SE15 6), recorded crime is 81% above the national average, homes sell for around £372,770 on average, there are 5 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 81% above average
A Floodverylow risk
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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
£372,770
from 78 sales
Population
24,527
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
483.6
per 1,000 · +81% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
1 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
86%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
VeryLow
39.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE15 6

London SE15 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,266 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 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 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 6 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 113/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 32%
Households: 9,008

Owned 20% · Social rent 56% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE15 6.

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London SE15 6: frequently asked questions

Is London SE15 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE15 6?

Recorded crime in London SE15 6 runs at 483.6 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE15 6 safe?

Crime in London SE15 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE15 6 runs at 483.6 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE15 6?

Homes in London SE15 6 sell for around £372,770 on average, based on 78 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE15 6 at risk of flooding?

London SE15 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,266 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SE15 6?

There are 5 schools in London SE15 6 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SE15 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE15 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SE15 6 a deprived area?

London SE15 6 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).