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SE12

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE12 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £503,207
1yr change ▼ 0.6%
Crime 12% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£503,207

▼ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

75% above national avg

Crime Rate

71.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

12% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

358 Mbps

Property Prices in SE12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE12 is £503,207, which is 62% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE12 cost 75.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE12 have fallen 0.6% 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 £840,608 51
Semi-detached £684,700 171
Terraced £547,920 307
Flat £308,623 317
All types £503,207 867

5-Year Price History

£495K £501K £506K £511K £516K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE12

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

With 71.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE12 has a crime rate 12% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE12 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Riverston School Other Not inspected mi
Colfe's School Other Not inspected mi
Baring Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cooper's Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Marvels Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

299,528

Population

57

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
31.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SE12 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE12 is collected by Greenwich. The Band D rate is £1,814/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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SE12 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE12 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£503,207, 75% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE12 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE12 LONDON?
The average house price in SE12 (LONDON) is £503,207, based on 867 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 75% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.
Is SE12 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE12 is close to the national average at 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE12 LONDON?
The population of SE12 (LONDON) is approximately 299,528 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 31% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SE12?
The average broadband download speed in SE12 is 358 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE12 LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near SE12. 10% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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