London SE25 area guide
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Is London SE25 a good place to live?
In London (SE25), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £373,362 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (8 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 119% above average
- A Schools89% Good/Outstanding
- B Floodlow 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
£373,362
Population
54,388
Recorded crime
498.4
Schools
15
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in London SE25
London SE25 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~17,770 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 sold price in SE25, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (123 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE25 (May 24–Apr 26, average 313/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 22,534
Owned 48% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE25.
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London SE25: frequently asked questions
Is London SE25 a good place to live?
In London (SE25), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £373,362 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (8 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, 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 SE25?
Recorded crime in London SE25 runs at 498.4 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE25 safe?
Crime in London SE25 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE25 runs at 498.4 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SE25?
Homes in London SE25 sell for around £373,362 on average, based on 487 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SE25 at risk of flooding?
London SE25 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~17,770 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London SE25?
There are 15 schools in London SE25 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SE25 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE25, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SE25 a deprived area?
London SE25 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).