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London SE16 6 area guide

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Is London SE16 6 a good place to live?

In London (SE16 6), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £588,136 on average, there are 2 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 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.

Flood risk in London SE16 6

London SE16 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,271 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)

1995: £70,959 (85 sales)1996: £79,513 (66 sales)1997: £86,103 (97 sales)1998: £110,112 (153 sales)1999: £141,300 (200 sales)2000: £158,255 (123 sales)2001: £185,871 (160 sales)2002: £208,483 (123 sales)2003: £221,796 (114 sales)2004: £241,828 (104 sales)2005: £251,085 (84 sales)2006: £277,729 (95 sales)2007: £336,589 (179 sales)2008: £358,618 (131 sales)2009: £302,363 (48 sales)2010: £333,345 (55 sales)2011: £337,746 (69 sales)2012: £339,427 (72 sales)2013: £399,586 (77 sales)2014: £417,636 (122 sales)2015: £501,491 (179 sales)2016: £529,405 (65 sales)2017: £577,213 (51 sales)2018: £482,817 (47 sales)2019: £498,723 (47 sales)2020: £563,202 (52 sales)2021: £532,262 (97 sales)2022: £593,789 (52 sales)2023: £662,712 (55 sales)2024: £588,136 (68 sales)2025: £692,941 (76 sales)2026: £660,577 (13 sales) 2026: £660,577 (13 sales) — part year so far £692,941 £70,959 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SE16 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (13 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 30 crimesSep 24: 55 crimesOct 24: 55 crimesNov 24: 54 crimesDec 24: 52 crimesJan 25: 43 crimesFeb 25: 52 crimesMar 25: 49 crimesApr 25: 49 crimesMay 25: 41 crimesJun 25: 49 crimesJul 25: 52 crimesAug 25: 59 crimesSep 25: 38 crimesOct 25: 54 crimesNov 25: 44 crimesDec 25: 45 crimesJan 26: 46 crimesFeb 26: 54 crimesMar 26: 44 crimesApr 26: 47 crimes Apr 26: 47 crimes 59 30 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SE16 6 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 48/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
34
One-person households
31%
Households with children
23%
Households
3,958

Owned 35% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 39%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE16 6.

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London SE16 6: frequently asked questions

Is London SE16 6 a good place to live?

In London (SE16 6), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £588,136 on average, there are 2 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 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 6?

Recorded crime in London SE16 6 runs at 379.0 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE16 6 safe?

Crime in London SE16 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE16 6 runs at 379.0 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE16 6?

Homes in London SE16 6 sell for around £588,136 on average, based on 68 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE16 6 at risk of flooding?

London SE16 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,271 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SE16 6?

There are 2 schools in London SE16 6 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SE16 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE16 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SE16 6 a deprived area?

London SE16 6 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).