Postcode sector · SE7 7

London SE7 7 area guide

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Is London SE7 7 a good place to live?

In London (SE7 7), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £897,756 on average, there are 5 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).

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
£897,756
from 120 sales
Population
24,781
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
416.0
per 1,000 · +55% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
5 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
77%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SE7 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE7 7 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (425 of 6,210) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 SE7 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 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 SE7 7 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 90/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 9,470

Owned 42% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SE7 7.

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London SE7 7: frequently asked questions

Is London SE7 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SE7 7?

Recorded crime in London SE7 7 runs at 416.0 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SE7 7 safe?

Crime in London SE7 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE7 7 runs at 416.0 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SE7 7?

Homes in London SE7 7 sell for around £897,756 on average, based on 120 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SE7 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE7 7 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (425 of 6,210) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SE7 7?

There are 5 schools in London SE7 7 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SE7 7 a deprived area?

London SE7 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).