Postcode sector · SE6 1

London SE6 1 area guide

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Is London SE6 1 a good place to live?

In London (SE6 1), recorded crime is 146% above the national average, homes sell for around £526,645 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£526,645
from 190 sales
Population
29,084
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
658.0
per 1,000 · +146% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE6 1

London SE6 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,772 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 average (mean) sold price in SE6 1, 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 SE6 1 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 99/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 10,879

Owned 54% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE6 1.

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London SE6 1: frequently asked questions

Is London SE6 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE6 1?

Recorded crime in London SE6 1 runs at 658.0 per 1,000 properties, 146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE6 1 safe?

Crime in London SE6 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE6 1 runs at 658.0 per 1,000 properties, 146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE6 1?

Homes in London SE6 1 sell for around £526,645 on average, based on 190 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE6 1 at risk of flooding?

London SE6 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,772 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SE6 1?

There are 5 schools in London SE6 1 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE6 1 a deprived area?

London SE6 1 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).