London SE5 area guide
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Is London SE5 a good place to live?
In London (SE5), recorded crime is 150% above the national average, homes sell for around £644,960 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 150% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- A Floodverylow 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
£644,960
Population
90,486
Recorded crime
570.1
Schools
19
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in London SE5
London SE5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~23,743 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 SE5, 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 (82 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE5 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 440/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 36,539
Owned 27% · Social rent 47% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE5.
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London SE5: frequently asked questions
Is London SE5 a good place to live?
In London (SE5), recorded crime is 150% above the national average, homes sell for around £644,960 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, 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 SE5?
Recorded crime in London SE5 runs at 570.1 per 1,000 properties, 150% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE5 safe?
Crime in London SE5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE5 runs at 570.1 per 1,000 properties, 150% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SE5?
Homes in London SE5 sell for around £644,960 on average, based on 509 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SE5 at risk of flooding?
London SE5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~23,743 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London SE5?
There are 19 schools in London SE5 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SE5 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in London SE5, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SE5 a deprived area?
London SE5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).