Postcode sector · SE23 2

London SE23 2 area guide

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Is London SE23 2 a good place to live?

In London (SE23 2), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £589,749 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 4/10, 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 SE23 2

London SE23 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,659 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: £65,459 (170 sales)1996: £64,339 (211 sales)1997: £72,817 (271 sales)1998: £82,179 (289 sales)1999: £92,700 (339 sales)2000: £121,521 (281 sales)2001: £141,135 (271 sales)2002: £164,100 (315 sales)2003: £194,858 (280 sales)2004: £208,012 (275 sales)2005: £205,758 (266 sales)2006: £231,710 (318 sales)2007: £257,557 (326 sales)2008: £268,693 (139 sales)2009: £243,316 (103 sales)2010: £270,153 (209 sales)2011: £285,804 (161 sales)2012: £296,336 (172 sales)2013: £324,131 (267 sales)2014: £384,318 (292 sales)2015: £429,846 (236 sales)2016: £484,658 (234 sales)2017: £497,716 (194 sales)2018: £448,687 (185 sales)2019: £504,891 (204 sales)2020: £524,238 (206 sales)2021: £512,008 (255 sales)2022: £550,163 (254 sales)2023: £513,153 (166 sales)2024: £589,749 (204 sales)2025: £549,188 (183 sales)2026: £524,815 (42 sales) 2026: £524,815 (42 sales) — part year so far £589,749 £64,339 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SE23 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 42 crimesSep 24: 64 crimesOct 24: 60 crimesNov 24: 69 crimesDec 24: 53 crimesJan 25: 58 crimesFeb 25: 61 crimesMar 25: 52 crimesApr 25: 41 crimesMay 25: 51 crimesJun 25: 67 crimesJul 25: 74 crimesAug 25: 78 crimesSep 25: 55 crimesOct 25: 63 crimesNov 25: 75 crimesDec 25: 60 crimesJan 26: 73 crimesFeb 26: 53 crimesMar 26: 64 crimesApr 26: 39 crimes Apr 26: 39 crimes 78 39 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SE23 2 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
36
One-person households
29%
Households with children
33%
Households
7,244

Owned 51% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE23 2.

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London SE23 2: frequently asked questions

Is London SE23 2 a good place to live?

In London (SE23 2), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £589,749 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London SE23 2?

Recorded crime in London SE23 2 runs at 186.6 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE23 2 safe?

Crime in London SE23 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London SE23 2 runs at 186.6 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE23 2?

Homes in London SE23 2 sell for around £589,749 on average, based on 204 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE23 2 at risk of flooding?

London SE23 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,659 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SE23 2?

There are 5 schools in London SE23 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SE23 2 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE23 2, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SE23 2 a deprived area?

London SE23 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).