London SE16 area guide
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Is London SE16 a good place to live?
In London (SE16), recorded crime is 130% above the national average, homes sell for around £578,198 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (9 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
- E Safetycrime 130% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£578,198
Population
74,941
Recorded crime
524.4
Schools
19
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London SE16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE16 is rated high. Around 72.3% of properties (19,509 of 26,982) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 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 sold price in SE16, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (113 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 501/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 32,820
Owned 25% · Social rent 38% · Private rent 33%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE16.
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London SE16: frequently asked questions
Is London SE16 a good place to live?
In London (SE16), recorded crime is 130% above the national average, homes sell for around £578,198 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (9 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
What is the crime rate in London SE16?
Recorded crime in London SE16 runs at 524.4 per 1,000 properties, 130% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE16 safe?
Crime in London SE16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE16 runs at 524.4 per 1,000 properties, 130% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SE16?
Homes in London SE16 sell for around £578,198 on average, based on 564 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SE16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE16 is rated high. Around 72.3% of properties (19,509 of 26,982) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London SE16?
There are 19 schools in London SE16 (14 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SE16 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE16, 9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SE16 a deprived area?
London SE16 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).