Postcode sector · SE3 9

London SE3 9 area guide

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Is London SE3 9 a good place to live?

In London (SE3 9), recorded crime is 12% below the national average, homes sell for around £696,017 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 12% below average
E Floodhigh 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
£696,017
from 308 sales
Population
22,952
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
235.1
per 1,000 · -12% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
75%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
5.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE3 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE3 9 is rated high. Around 5.1% of properties (357 of 6,946) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 242 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 SE3 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (50 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 SE3 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 45/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: 28%
Households: 9,815

Owned 45% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE3 9.

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London SE3 9: frequently asked questions

Is London SE3 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE3 9?

Recorded crime in London SE3 9 runs at 235.1 per 1,000 properties, 12% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE3 9 safe?

Crime in London SE3 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London SE3 9 runs at 235.1 per 1,000 properties, 12% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE3 9?

Homes in London SE3 9 sell for around £696,017 on average, based on 308 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE3 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE3 9 is rated high. Around 5.1% of properties (357 of 6,946) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 242 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE3 9?

There are 4 schools in London SE3 9 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SE3 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE3 9, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SE3 9 a deprived area?

London SE3 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).