London SE22 area guide
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Is London SE22 a good place to live?
In London (SE22), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £814,229 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 92% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- A Floodnone 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
£814,229
Population
43,802
Recorded crime
437.0
Schools
11
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London SE22
London SE22 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~14,664 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 SE22, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (74 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 SE22 (May 24–Apr 26, average 162/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 18,081
Owned 49% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE22.
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London SE22: frequently asked questions
Is London SE22 a good place to live?
In London (SE22), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £814,229 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SE22?
Recorded crime in London SE22 runs at 437.0 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE22 safe?
Crime in London SE22 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE22 runs at 437.0 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SE22?
Homes in London SE22 sell for around £814,229 on average, based on 529 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SE22 at risk of flooding?
London SE22 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~14,664 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London SE22?
There are 11 schools in London SE22 (6 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SE22 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE22, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SE22 a deprived area?
London SE22 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).