London SE16 5 area guide
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Is London SE16 5 a good place to live?
In London (SE16 5), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £558,916 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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
£558,916
Population
10,694
Recorded crime
302.3
Schools
2
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in London SE16 5
London SE16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,064 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 SE16 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 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 SE16 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 4,843
Owned 32% · Social rent 30% · Private rent 36%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE16 5.
Browse postcodes
- SE16 5AA
- SE16 5AB
- SE16 5AD
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London SE16 5: frequently asked questions
Is London SE16 5 a good place to live?
In London (SE16 5), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £558,916 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SE16 5?
Recorded crime in London SE16 5 runs at 302.3 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE16 5 safe?
Crime in London SE16 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE16 5 runs at 302.3 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SE16 5?
Homes in London SE16 5 sell for around £558,916 on average, based on 83 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SE16 5 at risk of flooding?
London SE16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,064 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London SE16 5?
There are 2 schools in London SE16 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London SE16 5 a deprived area?
London SE16 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).