Postcode sector · SE20 7

London SE20 7 area guide

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Is London SE20 7 a good place to live?

In London (SE20 7), recorded crime is 24% above the national average, homes sell for around £516,190 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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).

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
£516,190
from 177 sales
Population
24,006
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
331.9
per 1,000 · +24% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE20 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE20 7 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (74 of 6,133) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 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 average (mean) sold price in SE20 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (46 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 SE20 7 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 76/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 10,668

Owned 49% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE20 7.

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London SE20 7: frequently asked questions

Is London SE20 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE20 7?

Recorded crime in London SE20 7 runs at 331.9 per 1,000 properties, 24% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE20 7 safe?

Crime in London SE20 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE20 7 runs at 331.9 per 1,000 properties, 24% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE20 7?

Homes in London SE20 7 sell for around £516,190 on average, based on 177 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE20 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE20 7 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (74 of 6,133) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE20 7?

There are 2 schools in London SE20 7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE20 7 a deprived area?

London SE20 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).