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SE18

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE18 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £467,512
1yr change ▼ 15.1%
Crime 111% above avg
Schools 5 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£467,512

▼ 15.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

63% above national avg

Crime Rate

171.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

111% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

359 Mbps

Property Prices in SE18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE18 is £467,512, which is 64% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE18 cost 62.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE18 have fallen 15.1% 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 £756,337 30
Semi-detached £496,070 127
Terraced £445,812 803
Flat £398,700 1290
All types £467,512 2351

5-Year Price History

£427K £446K £465K £484K £503K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE18

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

With 171.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE18 has a crime rate significantly 111% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
57.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
34.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE18 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Plumcroft Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cardwell Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Greenslade Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Mulgrave Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill Primary Good mi

5

Outstanding

3

Good

1

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 SE18 are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE18 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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SE18 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE18 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£467,512, 63% above national average), higher-than-average crime (111% above national average), strong school provision (5 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE18 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE18 LONDON?
The average house price in SE18 (LONDON) is £467,512, based on 2351 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 63% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.1% over the past year.
Is SE18 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE18 is above the national average (171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (57.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (34.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE18 LONDON?
The population of SE18 (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 SE18?
The average broadband download speed in SE18 is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE18 LONDON?
There are 25 schools in or near SE18. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 5 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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