Postcode sector · SE6 3

London SE6 3 area guide

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Is London SE6 3 a good place to live?

In London (SE6 3), recorded crime is 394% above the national average, homes sell for around £389,443 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, 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
£389,443
from 84 sales
Population
22,185
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
1320.9
per 1,000 · +394% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
77%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
6.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE6 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE6 3 is rated medium. Around 6.7% of properties (372 of 5,577) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 124 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 SE6 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 185/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 8,771

Owned 37% · Social rent 38% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE6 3.

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London SE6 3: frequently asked questions

Is London SE6 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE6 3?

Recorded crime in London SE6 3 runs at 1320.9 per 1,000 properties, 394% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE6 3 safe?

Crime in London SE6 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE6 3 runs at 1320.9 per 1,000 properties, 394% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE6 3?

Homes in London SE6 3 sell for around £389,443 on average, based on 84 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE6 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE6 3 is rated medium. Around 6.7% of properties (372 of 5,577) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 124 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE6 3?

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

Is London SE6 3 a deprived area?

London SE6 3 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).