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SE1

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE1 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,026,999
1yr change ▼ 19.2%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 5 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,026,999

▼ 19.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

258% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

33 schools

Broadband Speed

315 Mbps

Property Prices in SE1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE1 is £1,026,999, which is 21% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE1 cost 257.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE1 have fallen 19.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,951,298 0
Semi-detached £1,440,885 13
Terraced £1,032,532 155
Flat £757,929 2203
All types £1,026,999 2578

5-Year Price History

£865K £922K £978K £1035K £1091K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
107.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
23.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
85.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
242.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE1 has 33 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
DLD College Other Not inspected mi
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
Grange Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Snowsfields Primary School Primary Good mi
Tower Bridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

5

Outstanding

7

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

314,786

Population

57

Median Age

18%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
18.0%
Private rent
26.0%
Social rent
40.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SE1 are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE1 is collected by Southwark. The Band D rate is £1,693/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SE1 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE1 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,026,999, 258% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), strong school provision (5 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (315 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE1 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE1 LONDON?
The average house price in SE1 (LONDON) is £1,026,999, based on 2578 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 258% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 19.2% over the past year.
Is SE1 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (107.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (85.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE1 LONDON?
The population of SE1 (LONDON) is approximately 314,786 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 18% of homes are owner-occupied, 26% are privately rented, and 40% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SE1?
The average broadband download speed in SE1 is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE1 LONDON?
There are 33 schools in or near SE1. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 5 Outstanding and 7 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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