Postcode sector · SE6 4

London SE6 4 area guide

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Is London SE6 4 a good place to live?

In London (SE6 4), recorded crime is 62% above the national average, homes sell for around £608,843 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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
£608,843
from 188 sales
Population
28,981
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
432.4
per 1,000 · +62% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
7.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE6 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE6 4 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (534 of 6,829) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 235 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 79/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 11,826

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

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE6 4.

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London SE6 4: frequently asked questions

Is London SE6 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE6 4?

Recorded crime in London SE6 4 runs at 432.4 per 1,000 properties, 62% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE6 4 safe?

Crime in London SE6 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE6 4 runs at 432.4 per 1,000 properties, 62% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE6 4?

Homes in London SE6 4 sell for around £608,843 on average, based on 188 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE6 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE6 4 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (534 of 6,829) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 235 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE6 4?

There are 3 schools in London SE6 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE6 4 a deprived area?

London SE6 4 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).