Postcode sector · SE4 1

London SE4 1 area guide

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Is London SE4 1 a good place to live?

In London (SE4 1), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £622,173 on average, there are 4 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).

B Safetycrime 33% 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
£622,173
from 244 sales
Population
29,543
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
179.6
per 1,000 · -33% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE4 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE4 1 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (128 of 8,059) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 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 SE4 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (51 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 SE4 1 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 48/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 11,916

Owned 49% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 27%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE4 1.

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London SE4 1: frequently asked questions

Is London SE4 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE4 1?

Recorded crime in London SE4 1 runs at 179.6 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE4 1 safe?

Crime in London SE4 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London SE4 1 runs at 179.6 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE4 1?

Homes in London SE4 1 sell for around £622,173 on average, based on 244 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE4 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE4 1 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (128 of 8,059) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE4 1?

There are 4 schools in London SE4 1 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE4 1 a deprived area?

London SE4 1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).