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SE16

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE16 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £556,943
1yr change ▼ 4.3%
Crime 140% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£556,943

▼ 4.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

94% above national avg

Crime Rate

195.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

140% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in SE16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE16 is £556,943, which is 57% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE16 cost 94.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE16 have fallen 4.3% 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 £966,250 4
Semi-detached £762,635 37
Terraced £739,138 216
Flat £468,589 1257
All types £556,943 1550

5-Year Price History

£548K £554K £560K £566K £573K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE16

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

With 195.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE16 has a crime rate significantly 140% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
51.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
42.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
50.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE16 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Albion Primary School Primary Good mi
Ilderton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Riverside Primary School Primary Good mi
Southwark Park Primary School Primary Good mi
Alfred Salter Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

7

Good

0

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 SE16 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE16 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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SE16 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE16 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£556,943, 94% above national average), higher-than-average crime (140% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE16 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE16 LONDON?
The average house price in SE16 (LONDON) is £556,943, based on 1550 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 94% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.3% over the past year.
Is SE16 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE16 is above the national average (195.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (51.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (42.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE16 LONDON?
The population of SE16 (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 SE16?
The average broadband download speed in SE16 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE16 LONDON?
There are 19 schools in or near SE16. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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